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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.82, 13,011 and 5,844.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.82, 13,011 and 5,844.14 is: 8,062.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.82 : 13,011 = 5,844.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.82/13,011 = 5,844.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.82x = 13,011 × 5,844.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.82x = 76,038,105.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,038,105.54/9,430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.72

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