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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.93, 12,598.31 and 5,770.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.93, 12,598.31 and 5,770.54 is: 7,963.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.93 : 12,598.31 = 5,770.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.93/12,598.31 = 5,770.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.93x = 12,598.31 × 5,770.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.93x = 72,698,959.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,698,959.94/9,128.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,963.58

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