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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.32, 13,284.36 and 5,900.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.32, 13,284.36 and 5,900.24 is: 8,142.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.32 : 13,284.36 = 5,900.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.32/13,284.36 = 5,900.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.32x = 13,284.36 × 5,900.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.32x = 78,380,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,380,912.25/9,626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,142.35

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