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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,523.33, 13,138.91 and 5,986.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,523.33, 13,138.91 and 5,986.81 is: 8,259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,523.33 : 13,138.91 = 5,986.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,523.33/13,138.91 = 5,986.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,523.33x = 13,138.91 × 5,986.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,523.33x = 78,660,127.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,660,127.84/9,523.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,259.73

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