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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.70, 14,372.55 and 5,693.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.70, 14,372.55 and 5,693.70 is: 8,540.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.70 : 14,372.55 = 5,693.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.70/14,372.55 = 5,693.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.70x = 14,372.55 × 5,693.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.70x = 81,832,987.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,832,987.94/9,581.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,540.55

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