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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.42, 13,017.12 and 5,903.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.42, 13,017.12 and 5,903.34 is: 8,139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.42 : 13,017.12 = 5,903.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.42/13,017.12 = 5,903.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.42x = 13,017.12 × 5,903.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.42x = 76,844,485.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,844,485.18/9,441.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,139.08

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