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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,564.20, 13,196.44 and 5,787.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,564.20, 13,196.44 and 5,787.27 is: 7,985.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,564.20 : 13,196.44 = 5,787.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,564.20/13,196.44 = 5,787.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,564.20x = 13,196.44 × 5,787.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,564.20x = 76,371,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,371,332.38/9,564.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,985.12

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