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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.32, 13,567.80 and 5,759.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.32, 13,567.80 and 5,759.12 is: 8,641.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.32 : 13,567.80 = 5,759.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.32/13,567.80 = 5,759.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.32x = 13,567.80 × 5,759.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.32x = 78,138,588.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,138,588.34/9,042.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,641.43

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