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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.30, 13,143.34 and 5,986

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.30, 13,143.34 and 5,986 is: 8,259.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.30 : 13,143.34 = 5,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.30/13,143.34 = 5,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.30x = 13,143.34 × 5,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.30x = 78,676,033.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,676,033.24/9,525.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,259.69

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