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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.24, 13,091.92 and 5,903.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.24, 13,091.92 and 5,903.59 is: 8,141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.24 : 13,091.92 = 5,903.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.24/13,091.92 = 5,903.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.24x = 13,091.92 × 5,903.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.24x = 77,289,327.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,289,327.99/9,493.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,141.51

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