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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.28, 13,207.84 and 5,986.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.28, 13,207.84 and 5,986.66 is: 8,265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.28 : 13,207.84 = 5,986.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.28/13,207.84 = 5,986.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.28x = 13,207.84 × 5,986.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.28x = 79,070,847.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,070,847.41/9,566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,265.58

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