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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.85, 13,209.44 and 5,795.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.85, 13,209.44 and 5,795.71 is: 7,998.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.85 : 13,209.44 = 5,795.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.85/13,209.44 = 5,795.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.85x = 13,209.44 × 5,795.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.85x = 76,557,988.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,557,988.48/9,571.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,998.24

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