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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.58, 13,157.07 and 5,999.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.58, 13,157.07 and 5,999.82 is: 8,280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.58 : 13,157.07 = 5,999.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.58/13,157.07 = 5,999.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.58x = 13,157.07 × 5,999.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.58x = 78,940,051.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,940,051.73/9,533.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,280.21

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