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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,459.32, 13,053.96 and 5,924.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,459.32, 13,053.96 and 5,924.61 is: 8,176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,459.32 : 13,053.96 = 5,924.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,459.32/13,053.96 = 5,924.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,459.32x = 13,053.96 × 5,924.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,459.32x = 77,339,621.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,339,621.96/9,459.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,176.03

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