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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.13, 13,144.19 and 5,987.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.13, 13,144.19 and 5,987.30 is: 8,261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.13 : 13,144.19 = 5,987.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.13/13,144.19 = 5,987.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.13x = 13,144.19 × 5,987.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.13x = 78,698,146.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,698,146.81/9,526.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,261.29

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