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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.72, 13,087.89 and 5,292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.72, 13,087.89 and 5,292.78 is: 7,304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.72 : 13,087.89 = 5,292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.72/13,087.89 = 5,292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.72x = 13,087.89 × 5,292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.72x = 69,271,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,271,322.43/9,483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.24

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