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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.86, 13,152.27 and 5,999.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.86, 13,152.27 and 5,999.02 is: 8,275.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.86 : 13,152.27 = 5,999.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.86/13,152.27 = 5,999.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.86x = 13,152.27 × 5,999.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.86x = 78,900,730.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,900,730.78/9,533.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.84

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