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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.35, 13,119.30 and 5,968.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.35, 13,119.30 and 5,968.51 is: 8,239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.35 : 13,119.30 = 5,968.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.35/13,119.30 = 5,968.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.35x = 13,119.30 × 5,968.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.35x = 78,302,607.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,302,607.65/9,503.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,239.48

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