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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.42, 13,119.08 and 5,734.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.42, 13,119.08 and 5,734.76 is: 7,909.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.42 : 13,119.08 = 5,734.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.42/13,119.08 = 5,734.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.42x = 13,119.08 × 5,734.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.42x = 75,234,723.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,234,723.96/9,512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,909.11

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