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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.20, 13,148.19 and 5,991.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.20, 13,148.19 and 5,991.12 is: 8,266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.20 : 13,148.19 = 5,991.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.20/13,148.19 = 5,991.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.20x = 13,148.19 × 5,991.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.20x = 78,772,384.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,772,384.07/9,529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,266.42

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