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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.08, 13,156.68 and 5,945.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.08, 13,156.68 and 5,945.46 is: 8,208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.08 : 13,156.68 = 5,945.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.08/13,156.68 = 5,945.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.08x = 13,156.68 × 5,945.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.08x = 78,222,514.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,222,514.67/9,529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,208.82

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