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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.33, 13,140.28 and 5,987.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.33, 13,140.28 and 5,987.81 is: 8,261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.33 : 13,140.28 = 5,987.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.33/13,140.28 = 5,987.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.33x = 13,140.28 × 5,987.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.33x = 78,681,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,681,499.99/9,524.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,261.11

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