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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504.96, 13,115.97 and 5,962.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504.96, 13,115.97 and 5,962.02 is: 8,227.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504.96 : 13,115.97 = 5,962.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504.96/13,115.97 = 5,962.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504.96x = 13,115.97 × 5,962.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504.96x = 78,197,675.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,197,675.46/9,504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,227.04

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