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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.73, 13,150.53 and 5,991.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.73, 13,150.53 and 5,991.89 is: 8,267.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.73 : 13,150.53 = 5,991.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.73/13,150.53 = 5,991.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.73x = 13,150.53 × 5,991.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.73x = 78,796,463.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,796,463.45/9,530.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,267.62

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