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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,448.08, 13,039.68 and 5,722.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,448.08, 13,039.68 and 5,722.08 is: 7,897.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,448.08 : 13,039.68 = 5,722.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,448.08/13,039.68 = 5,722.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,448.08x = 13,039.68 × 5,722.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,448.08x = 74,614,092.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,614,092.13/9,448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,897.28

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