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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.65, 13,208.39 and 5,794.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.65, 13,208.39 and 5,794.73 is: 7,997.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.65 : 13,208.39 = 5,794.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.65/13,208.39 = 5,794.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.65x = 13,208.39 × 5,794.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.65x = 76,538,958.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,538,958.77/9,570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,997.26

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