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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.58, 13,198.05 and 6,379.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.58, 13,198.05 and 6,379.17 is: 8,806.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.58 : 13,198.05 = 6,379.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.58/13,198.05 = 6,379.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.58x = 13,198.05 × 6,379.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.58x = 84,192,604.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,192,604.62/9,560.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,806.22

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