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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,561.65, 13,201.47 and 5,982.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,561.65, 13,201.47 and 5,982.03 is: 8,259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,561.65 : 13,201.47 = 5,982.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,561.65/13,201.47 = 5,982.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,561.65x = 13,201.47 × 5,982.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,561.65x = 78,971,589.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,971,589.58/9,561.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,259.21

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