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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.75, 13,140.16 and 5,943.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.75, 13,140.16 and 5,943.51 is: 8,197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.75 : 13,140.16 = 5,943.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.75/13,140.16 = 5,943.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.75x = 13,140.16 × 5,943.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.75x = 78,098,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,098,657.50/9,526.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,197.83

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