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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.58, 13,256.44 and 5,832.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.58, 13,256.44 and 5,832.73 is: 8,047.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.58 : 13,256.44 = 5,832.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.58/13,256.44 = 5,832.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.58x = 13,256.44 × 5,832.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.58x = 77,321,187.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,321,187.56/9,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.94

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