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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.87, 13,081.63 and 5,757.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.87, 13,081.63 and 5,757.87 is: 7,942.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.87 : 13,081.63 = 5,757.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.87/13,081.63 = 5,757.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.87x = 13,081.63 × 5,757.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.87x = 75,322,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,322,324.93/9,483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,942.15

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