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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.44, 13,102.88 and 5,954.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.44, 13,102.88 and 5,954.08 is: 8,217.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.44 : 13,102.88 = 5,954.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.44/13,102.88 = 5,954.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.44x = 13,102.88 × 5,954.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.44x = 78,015,595.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,015,595.75/9,493.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.84

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