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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.08, 13,156.38 and 5,999.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.08, 13,156.38 and 5,999.32 is: 8,279.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.08 : 13,156.38 = 5,999.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.08/13,156.38 = 5,999.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.08x = 13,156.38 × 5,999.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.08x = 78,929,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,929,333.66/9,533.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,279.52

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