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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.32, 13,217.04 and 5,856.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.32, 13,217.04 and 5,856.48 is: 8,079.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.32 : 13,217.04 = 5,856.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.32/13,217.04 = 5,856.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.32x = 13,217.04 × 5,856.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.32x = 77,405,330.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,405,330.42/9,580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,079.62

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