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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.59, 13,036.38 and 5,861.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.59, 13,036.38 and 5,861.19 is: 8,089.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.59 : 13,036.38 = 5,861.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.59/13,036.38 = 5,861.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.59x = 13,036.38 × 5,861.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.59x = 76,408,653.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,408,653.67/9,445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,089.35

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