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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.52, 13,022.97 and 5,851.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.52, 13,022.97 and 5,851.28 is: 8,078.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.52 : 13,022.97 = 5,851.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.52/13,022.97 = 5,851.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.52x = 13,022.97 × 5,851.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.52x = 76,201,014.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,201,014.65/9,432.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,078.55

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