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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,578.08, 13,219.57 and 5,994.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,578.08, 13,219.57 and 5,994.70 is: 8,273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,578.08 : 13,219.57 = 5,994.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,578.08/13,219.57 = 5,994.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,578.08x = 13,219.57 × 5,994.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,578.08x = 79,247,326.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,247,326.31/9,578.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.82

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