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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,598.16, 13,245.72 and 5,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,598.16, 13,245.72 and 5,870 is: 8,100.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,598.16 : 13,245.72 = 5,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,598.16/13,245.72 = 5,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,598.16x = 13,245.72 × 5,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,598.16x = 77,752,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,752,376.40/9,598.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,100.76

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