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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,619.53, 13,271.29 and 5,841.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,619.53, 13,271.29 and 5,841.26 is: 8,058.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,619.53 : 13,271.29 = 5,841.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,619.53/13,271.29 = 5,841.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,619.53x = 13,271.29 × 5,841.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,619.53x = 77,521,131.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,521,131.74/9,619.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.73

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