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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.45, 13,062.03 and 5,930.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.45, 13,062.03 and 5,930.61 is: 8,184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.45 : 13,062.03 = 5,930.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.45/13,062.03 = 5,930.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.45x = 13,062.03 × 5,930.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.45x = 77,465,805.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,465,805.74/9,465.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,184.06

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