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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.58, 13,221.45 and 5,802.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.58, 13,221.45 and 5,802.94 is: 8,008.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.58 : 13,221.45 = 5,802.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.58/13,221.45 = 5,802.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.58x = 13,221.45 × 5,802.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.58x = 76,723,248.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,723,248.01/9,580.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,008.21

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