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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.31, 13,063.61 and 5,927.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.31, 13,063.61 and 5,927.37 is: 8,176.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.31 : 13,063.61 = 5,927.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.31/13,063.61 = 5,927.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.31x = 13,063.61 × 5,927.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.31x = 77,432,850.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,432,850.01/9,470.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,176.38

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