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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,564.27, 13,205.07 and 5,984.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,564.27, 13,205.07 and 5,984.66 is: 8,262.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,564.27 : 13,205.07 = 5,984.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,564.27/13,205.07 = 5,984.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,564.27x = 13,205.07 × 5,984.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,564.27x = 79,027,788.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,027,788.20/9,564.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,262.81

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