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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.78, 13,207.52 and 5,794.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.78, 13,207.52 and 5,794.30 is: 7,995.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.78 : 13,207.52 = 5,794.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.78/13,207.52 = 5,794.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.78x = 13,207.52 × 5,794.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.78x = 76,528,333.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,528,333.14/9,571.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.20

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