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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.14, 13,212.45 and 5,802.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.14, 13,212.45 and 5,802.44 is: 8,002.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.14 : 13,212.45 = 5,802.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.14/13,212.45 = 5,802.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.14x = 13,212.45 × 5,802.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.14x = 76,664,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,664,382.32/9,580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.43

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