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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.87, 13,059.34 and 5,926.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.87, 13,059.34 and 5,926.24 is: 8,183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.87 : 13,059.34 = 5,926.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.87/13,059.34 = 5,926.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.87x = 13,059.34 × 5,926.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.87x = 77,392,744.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,392,744.47/9,456.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,183.76

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