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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,428.94, 13,011.98 and 5,894.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,428.94, 13,011.98 and 5,894.17 is: 8,133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,428.94 : 13,011.98 = 5,894.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,428.94/13,011.98 = 5,894.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,428.94x = 13,011.98 × 5,894.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,428.94x = 76,694,760.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,694,760.16/9,428.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,133.97

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