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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.88, 13,146.54 and 5,805.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.88, 13,146.54 and 5,805.24 is: 8,005.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.88 : 13,146.54 = 5,805.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.88/13,146.54 = 5,805.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.88x = 13,146.54 × 5,805.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.88x = 76,318,819.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,318,819.87/9,533.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.01

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