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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,523.55, 13,140.93 and 5,984.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,523.55, 13,140.93 and 5,984.25 is: 8,257.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,523.55 : 13,140.93 = 5,984.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,523.55/13,140.93 = 5,984.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,523.55x = 13,140.93 × 5,984.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,523.55x = 78,638,610.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,638,610.35/9,523.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,257.28

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