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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.73, 13,156.53 and 5,807.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.73, 13,156.53 and 5,807.73 is: 8,014.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.73 : 13,156.53 = 5,807.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.73/13,156.53 = 5,807.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.73x = 13,156.53 × 5,807.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.73x = 76,409,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,409,573.98/9,533.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.66

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