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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.97, 13,230.43 and 7,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.97, 13,230.43 and 7,071.44 is: 9,757.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.97 : 13,230.43 = 7,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.97/13,230.43 = 7,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.97x = 13,230.43 × 7,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.97x = 93,558,108.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,558,108.09/9,587.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,757.86

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