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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,438.91, 13,020.31 and 5,852.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,438.91, 13,020.31 and 5,852.23 is: 8,072.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,438.91 : 13,020.31 = 5,852.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,438.91/13,020.31 = 5,852.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,438.91x = 13,020.31 × 5,852.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,438.91x = 76,197,848.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,197,848.79/9,438.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,072.74

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