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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.16, 13,038.84 and 5,914.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.16, 13,038.84 and 5,914.62 is: 8,158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.16 : 13,038.84 = 5,914.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.16/13,038.84 = 5,914.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.16x = 13,038.84 × 5,914.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.16x = 77,119,783.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,119,783.84/9,452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,158.96

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