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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.58, 13,011.28 and 5,701.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.58, 13,011.28 and 5,701.58 is: 7,868.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.58 : 13,011.28 = 5,701.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.58/13,011.28 = 5,701.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.58x = 13,011.28 × 5,701.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.58x = 74,184,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,184,853.82/9,427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,868.92

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