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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.47, 13,031.47 and 5,903.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.47, 13,031.47 and 5,903.82 is: 8,150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.47 : 13,031.47 = 5,903.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.47/13,031.47 = 5,903.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.47x = 13,031.47 × 5,903.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.47x = 76,935,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,935,453.22/9,439.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,150.40

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