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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.53, 13,158.55 and 5,950.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.53, 13,158.55 and 5,950.93 is: 8,216.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.53 : 13,158.55 = 5,950.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.53/13,158.55 = 5,950.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.53x = 13,158.55 × 5,950.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.53x = 78,305,580.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,305,580.20/9,530.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.29

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