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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.72, 13,224.33 and 5,807.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.72, 13,224.33 and 5,807.52 is: 8,015.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.72 : 13,224.33 = 5,807.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.72/13,224.33 = 5,807.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.72x = 13,224.33 × 5,807.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.72x = 76,800,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,800,560.96/9,581.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,015.33

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