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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.24, 13,169.03 and 5,958.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.24, 13,169.03 and 5,958.84 is: 8,221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.24 : 13,169.03 = 5,958.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.24/13,169.03 = 5,958.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.24x = 13,169.03 × 5,958.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.24x = 78,472,063.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,472,063.55/9,545.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,221.07

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