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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.38, 13,066.53 and 5,929.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.38, 13,066.53 and 5,929.44 is: 8,179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.38 : 13,066.53 = 5,929.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.38/13,066.53 = 5,929.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.38x = 13,066.53 × 5,929.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.38x = 77,477,205.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,477,205.64/9,472.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,179.28

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