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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.70, 13,565.55 and 5,771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.70, 13,565.55 and 5,771.30 is: 8,656.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.70 : 13,565.55 = 5,771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.70/13,565.55 = 5,771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.70x = 13,565.55 × 5,771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.70x = 78,290,858.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,290,858.72/9,043.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,656.95

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