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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.95, 13,157.54 and 5,997.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.95, 13,157.54 and 5,997.85 is: 8,277.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.95 : 13,157.54 = 5,997.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.95/13,157.54 = 5,997.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.95x = 13,157.54 × 5,997.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.95x = 78,916,910.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,916,910.90/9,533.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,277.46

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