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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.47, 13,215.63 and 5,751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.47, 13,215.63 and 5,751.12 is: 7,933.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.47 : 13,215.63 = 5,751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.47/13,215.63 = 5,751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.47x = 13,215.63 × 5,751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.47x = 76,004,674.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,004,674.01/9,580.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,933.29

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