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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.04, 13,209.57 and 5,795.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.04, 13,209.57 and 5,795.16 is: 7,997.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.04 : 13,209.57 = 5,795.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.04/13,209.57 = 5,795.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.04x = 13,209.57 × 5,795.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.04x = 76,551,571.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,551,571.68/9,572.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,997.41

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