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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.46, 13,038.66 and 5,912.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.46, 13,038.66 and 5,912.76 is: 8,156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.46 : 13,038.66 = 5,912.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.46/13,038.66 = 5,912.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.46x = 13,038.66 × 5,912.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.46x = 77,094,467.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,094,467.30/9,452.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,156.02

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