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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,431.07, 13,011.35 and 5,844.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,431.07, 13,011.35 and 5,844.39 is: 8,063.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,431.07 : 13,011.35 = 5,844.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,431.07/13,011.35 = 5,844.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,431.07x = 13,011.35 × 5,844.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,431.07x = 76,043,374.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,043,374.60/9,431.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.07

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