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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.96, 13,120.11 and 5,965.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.96, 13,120.11 and 5,965.02 is: 8,231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.96 : 13,120.11 = 5,965.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.96/13,120.11 = 5,965.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.96x = 13,120.11 × 5,965.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.96x = 78,261,718.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,261,718.55/9,507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.18

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