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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.16, 13,255.62 and 5,830.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.16, 13,255.62 and 5,830.24 is: 8,044.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.16 : 13,255.62 = 5,830.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.16/13,255.62 = 5,830.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.16x = 13,255.62 × 5,830.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.16x = 77,283,412.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,283,412.81/9,607.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.36

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