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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,590.76, 13,232.16 and 5,815.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,590.76, 13,232.16 and 5,815.44 is: 8,023.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,590.76 : 13,232.16 = 5,815.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,590.76/13,232.16 = 5,815.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,590.76x = 13,232.16 × 5,815.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,590.76x = 76,950,832.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,950,832.55/9,590.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,023.43

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