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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497.28, 13,105.98 and 5,962.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497.28, 13,105.98 and 5,962.44 is: 8,228.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497.28 : 13,105.98 = 5,962.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497.28/13,105.98 = 5,962.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497.28x = 13,105.98 × 5,962.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497.28x = 78,143,619.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,143,619.39/9,497.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.00

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