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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,490.30, 13,091.22 and 5,947.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,490.30, 13,091.22 and 5,947.36 is: 8,203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,490.30 : 13,091.22 = 5,947.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,490.30/13,091.22 = 5,947.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,490.30x = 13,091.22 × 5,947.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,490.30x = 77,858,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,858,198.18/9,490.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,203.98

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