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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.23, 13,209.48 and 5,794.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.23, 13,209.48 and 5,794.54 is: 7,997.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.23 : 13,209.48 = 5,794.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.23/13,209.48 = 5,794.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.23x = 13,209.48 × 5,794.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.23x = 76,542,827.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,542,827.22/9,571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,997.18

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