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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.43, 13,018.28 and 5,850.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.43, 13,018.28 and 5,850.75 is: 8,070.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.43 : 13,018.28 = 5,850.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.43/13,018.28 = 5,850.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.43x = 13,018.28 × 5,850.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.43x = 76,166,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,166,672.46/9,437.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.70

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