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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.91, 13,018.94 and 5,851.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.91, 13,018.94 and 5,851.23 is: 8,071.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.91 : 13,018.94 = 5,851.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.91/13,018.94 = 5,851.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.91x = 13,018.94 × 5,851.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.91x = 76,176,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,176,783.04/9,437.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,071.36

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