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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.97, 13,038.80 and 5,862.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.97, 13,038.80 and 5,862.74 is: 8,094.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.97 : 13,038.80 = 5,862.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.97/13,038.80 = 5,862.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.97x = 13,038.80 × 5,862.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.97x = 76,442,999.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,442,999.80/9,443.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,094.37

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