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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.53, 13,256.37 and 5,832.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.53, 13,256.37 and 5,832.68 is: 8,047.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.53 : 13,256.37 = 5,832.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.53/13,256.37 = 5,832.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.53x = 13,256.37 × 5,832.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.53x = 77,320,188.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,320,188.86/9,607.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.88

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