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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.16, 13,205.52 and 5,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.16, 13,205.52 and 5,844 is: 8,062.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.16 : 13,205.52 = 5,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.16/13,205.52 = 5,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.16x = 13,205.52 × 5,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.16x = 77,173,058.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,173,058.88/9,572.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.24

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