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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.20, 13,145.40 and 5,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.20, 13,145.40 and 5,996.40 is: 8,266.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.20 : 13,145.40 = 5,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.20/13,145.40 = 5,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.20x = 13,145.40 × 5,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.20x = 78,825,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,825,076.56/9,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,266.75

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