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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.85, 13,044.39 and 5,917.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.85, 13,044.39 and 5,917.91 is: 8,159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.85 : 13,044.39 = 5,917.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.85/13,044.39 = 5,917.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.85x = 13,044.39 × 5,917.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.85x = 77,195,460.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,195,460.80/9,460.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,159.47

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