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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.58, 13,008.51 and 5,699.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.58, 13,008.51 and 5,699.58 is: 7,866.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.58 : 13,008.51 = 5,699.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.58/13,008.51 = 5,699.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.58x = 13,008.51 × 5,699.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.58x = 74,143,043.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,143,043.43/9,425.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,866.15

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