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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.21, 14,321.13 and 5,852.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.21, 14,321.13 and 5,852.70 is: 8,769.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.21 : 14,321.13 = 5,852.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.21/14,321.13 = 5,852.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.21x = 14,321.13 × 5,852.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.21x = 83,817,176.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,817,176.68/9,558.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,769.13

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