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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,579.29, 14,341.12 and 5,870.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,579.29, 14,341.12 and 5,870.30 is: 8,788.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,579.29 : 14,341.12 = 5,870.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,579.29/14,341.12 = 5,870.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,579.29x = 14,341.12 × 5,870.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,579.29x = 84,186,590.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,186,590.35/9,579.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,788.40

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