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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.26, 13,149.97 and 5,940.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.26, 13,149.97 and 5,940.62 is: 8,202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.26 : 13,149.97 = 5,940.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.26/13,149.97 = 5,940.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.26x = 13,149.97 × 5,940.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.26x = 78,118,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,118,974.78/9,524.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.10

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