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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.13, 13,272.93 and 5,839.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.13, 13,272.93 and 5,839.52 is: 8,060.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.13 : 13,272.93 = 5,839.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.13/13,272.93 = 5,839.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.13x = 13,272.93 × 5,839.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.13x = 77,507,511.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,507,511.16/9,615.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,060.99

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