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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.82, 13,150.92 and 5,991.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.82, 13,150.92 and 5,991.50 is: 8,267.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.82 : 13,150.92 = 5,991.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.82/13,150.92 = 5,991.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.82x = 13,150.92 × 5,991.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.82x = 78,793,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,793,737.18/9,530.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,267.26

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