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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.41, 13,021.01 and 5,852.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.41, 13,021.01 and 5,852.73 is: 8,073.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.41 : 13,021.01 = 5,852.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.41/13,021.01 = 5,852.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.41x = 13,021.01 × 5,852.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.41x = 76,208,426.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,208,426.59/9,439.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,073.43

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