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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,455.16, 13,042.98 and 5,917.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,455.16, 13,042.98 and 5,917.62 is: 8,163.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,455.16 : 13,042.98 = 5,917.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,455.16/13,042.98 = 5,917.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,455.16x = 13,042.98 × 5,917.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,455.16x = 77,183,399.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,183,399.31/9,455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,163.10

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