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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.23, 13,155.84 and 5,807.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.23, 13,155.84 and 5,807.23 is: 8,013.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.23 : 13,155.84 = 5,807.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.23/13,155.84 = 5,807.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.23x = 13,155.84 × 5,807.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.23x = 76,398,988.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,398,988.72/9,533.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.97

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