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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.76, 13,036.32 and 5,916.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.76, 13,036.32 and 5,916.30 is: 8,159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.76 : 13,036.32 = 5,916.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.76/13,036.32 = 5,916.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.76x = 13,036.32 × 5,916.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.76x = 77,126,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,126,780.02/9,452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,159.18

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