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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,459.72, 13,059.09 and 5,924.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,459.72, 13,059.09 and 5,924.88 is: 8,179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,459.72 : 13,059.09 = 5,924.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,459.72/13,059.09 = 5,924.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,459.72x = 13,059.09 × 5,924.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,459.72x = 77,373,541.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,373,541.16/9,459.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,179.26

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