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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,459.58, 13,055.52 and 5,733.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,459.58, 13,055.52 and 5,733.58 is: 7,913.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,459.58 : 13,055.52 = 5,733.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,459.58/13,055.52 = 5,733.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,459.58x = 13,055.52 × 5,733.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,459.58x = 74,854,868.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,854,868.36/9,459.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,913.13

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