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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.22, 13,161.15 and 5,999.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.22, 13,161.15 and 5,999.36 is: 8,279.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.22 : 13,161.15 = 5,999.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.22/13,161.15 = 5,999.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.22x = 13,161.15 × 5,999.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.22x = 78,958,411.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,958,411.06/9,536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,279.84

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