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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.99, 13,192.61 and 5,975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.99, 13,192.61 and 5,975.52 is: 8,245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.99 : 13,192.61 = 5,975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.99/13,192.61 = 5,975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.99x = 13,192.61 × 5,975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.99x = 78,832,719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,832,719.85/9,560.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.25

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