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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.72, 13,050.04 and 5,921.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.72, 13,050.04 and 5,921.88 is: 8,172.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.72 : 13,050.04 = 5,921.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.72/13,050.04 = 5,921.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.72x = 13,050.04 × 5,921.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.72x = 77,280,770.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,280,770.88/9,456.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,172.05

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