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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.81, 13,158.72 and 5,758.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.81, 13,158.72 and 5,758.89 is: 7,947.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.81 : 13,158.72 = 5,758.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.81/13,158.72 = 5,758.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.81x = 13,158.72 × 5,758.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.81x = 75,779,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,779,621.02/9,534.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,947.68

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