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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.39, 13,300.11 and 5,859.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.39, 13,300.11 and 5,859.93 is: 8,087.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.39 : 13,300.11 = 5,859.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.39/13,300.11 = 5,859.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.39x = 13,300.11 × 5,859.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.39x = 77,937,722.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,937,722.89/9,637.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,087.01

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