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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.25, 13,143.47 and 5,798.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.25, 13,143.47 and 5,798.25 is: 8,001.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.25 : 13,143.47 = 5,798.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.25/13,143.47 = 5,798.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.25x = 13,143.47 × 5,798.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.25x = 76,209,095.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,209,095.94/9,524.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,001.59

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