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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.04, 13,207.49 and 5,986.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.04, 13,207.49 and 5,986.41 is: 8,265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.04 : 13,207.49 = 5,986.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.04/13,207.49 = 5,986.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.04x = 13,207.49 × 5,986.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.04x = 79,065,450.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,065,450.21/9,566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,265.22

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