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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.71, 13,211.44 and 5,799.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.71, 13,211.44 and 5,799.11 is: 8,002.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.71 : 13,211.44 = 5,799.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.71/13,211.44 = 5,799.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.71x = 13,211.44 × 5,799.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.71x = 76,614,513.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,614,513.26/9,573.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.60

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