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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.16, 13,212.42 and 5,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.16, 13,212.42 and 5,849 is: 8,069.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.16 : 13,212.42 = 5,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.16/13,212.42 = 5,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.16x = 13,212.42 × 5,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.16x = 77,279,444.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,279,444.58/9,577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.14

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