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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,539.93, 13,171.61 and 5,960.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,539.93, 13,171.61 and 5,960.33 is: 8,229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,539.93 : 13,171.61 = 5,960.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,539.93/13,171.61 = 5,960.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,539.93x = 13,171.61 × 5,960.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,539.93x = 78,507,190.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,507,190.06/9,539.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,229.33

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