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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.55, 13,023.33 and 5,853.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.55, 13,023.33 and 5,853.21 is: 8,075.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.55 : 13,023.33 = 5,853.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.55/13,023.33 = 5,853.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.55x = 13,023.33 × 5,853.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.55x = 76,228,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,228,304.32/9,439.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,075.42

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