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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.74, 13,029.21 and 5,901.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.74, 13,029.21 and 5,901.54 is: 8,148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.74 : 13,029.21 = 5,901.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.74/13,029.21 = 5,901.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.74x = 13,029.21 × 5,901.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.74x = 76,892,403.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,892,403.98/9,436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,148.20

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