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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.44, 13,156.15 and 5,807.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.44, 13,156.15 and 5,807.44 is: 8,014.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.44 : 13,156.15 = 5,807.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.44/13,156.15 = 5,807.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.44x = 13,156.15 × 5,807.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.44x = 76,403,504.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,403,504.35/9,533.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.27

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