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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.28, 13,204.08 and 5,791.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.28, 13,204.08 and 5,791.80 is: 7,991.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.28 : 13,204.08 = 5,791.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.28/13,204.08 = 5,791.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.28x = 13,204.08 × 5,791.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.28x = 76,475,390.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,475,390.54/9,569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.76

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