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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.72, 13,031.82 and 5,904.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.72, 13,031.82 and 5,904.07 is: 8,150.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.72 : 13,031.82 = 5,904.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.72/13,031.82 = 5,904.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.72x = 13,031.82 × 5,904.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.72x = 76,940,682.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,940,682.83/9,439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,150.74

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