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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.58, 13,143.39 and 5,990.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.58, 13,143.39 and 5,990.06 is: 8,264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.58 : 13,143.39 = 5,990.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.58/13,143.39 = 5,990.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.58x = 13,143.39 × 5,990.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.58x = 78,729,694.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,729,694.70/9,526.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,264.21

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