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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.98, 13,052.66 and 5,920.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.98, 13,052.66 and 5,920.04 is: 8,165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.98 : 13,052.66 = 5,920.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.98/13,052.66 = 5,920.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.98x = 13,052.66 × 5,920.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.98x = 77,272,174.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,272,174.44/9,462.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,165.74

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