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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.25, 13,155.89 and 5,807.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.25, 13,155.89 and 5,807.25 is: 8,014.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.25 : 13,155.89 = 5,807.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.25/13,155.89 = 5,807.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.25x = 13,155.89 × 5,807.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.25x = 76,399,513.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,399,513.17/9,533.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.01

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