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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.77, 13,014.54 and 5,896.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.77, 13,014.54 and 5,896.07 is: 8,136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.77 : 13,014.54 = 5,896.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.77/13,014.54 = 5,896.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.77x = 13,014.54 × 5,896.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.77x = 76,734,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,734,638.86/9,430.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,136.62

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