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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.40, 13,210.38 and 5,795.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.40, 13,210.38 and 5,795.64 is: 7,998.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.40 : 13,210.38 = 5,795.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.40/13,210.38 = 5,795.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.40x = 13,210.38 × 5,795.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.40x = 76,562,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,562,606.74/9,572.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,998.27

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