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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.66, 13,207.59 and 5,845.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.66, 13,207.59 and 5,845.50 is: 8,064.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.66 : 13,207.59 = 5,845.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.66/13,207.59 = 5,845.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.66x = 13,207.59 × 5,845.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.66x = 77,204,967.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,204,967.35/9,573.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,064.31

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