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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.36, 13,060.92 and 5,689.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.36, 13,060.92 and 5,689.28 is: 7,848.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.36 : 13,060.92 = 5,689.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.36/13,060.92 = 5,689.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.36x = 13,060.92 × 5,689.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.36x = 74,307,230.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,307,230.94/9,467.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,848.78

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