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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.80, 13,503.60 and 5,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.80, 13,503.60 and 5,719.20 is: 8,573.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.80 : 13,503.60 = 5,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.80/13,503.60 = 5,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.80x = 13,503.60 × 5,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.80x = 77,229,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,229,789.12/9,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,573.66

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