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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.06, 13,078.44 and 5,703.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.06, 13,078.44 and 5,703.18 is: 7,867.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.06 : 13,078.44 = 5,703.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.06/13,078.44 = 5,703.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.06x = 13,078.44 × 5,703.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.06x = 74,588,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,588,697.44/9,480.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,867.96

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