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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.16, 13,232.12 and 5,812.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.16, 13,232.12 and 5,812.39 is: 8,022.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.16 : 13,232.12 = 5,812.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.16/13,232.12 = 5,812.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.16x = 13,232.12 × 5,812.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.16x = 76,910,212.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,910,212.52/9,587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,022.21

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