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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,505.96, 13,117.35 and 5,963.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,505.96, 13,117.35 and 5,963.02 is: 8,228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,505.96 : 13,117.35 = 5,963.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,505.96/13,117.35 = 5,963.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,505.96x = 13,117.35 × 5,963.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,505.96x = 78,219,020.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,219,020.40/9,505.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.42

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