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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.28, 13,019.28 and 5,849.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.28, 13,019.28 and 5,849.04 is: 8,069.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.28 : 13,019.28 = 5,849.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.28/13,019.28 = 5,849.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.28x = 13,019.28 × 5,849.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.28x = 76,150,289.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,150,289.49/9,437.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.09

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