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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,567.21, 13,209.32 and 5,983.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,567.21, 13,209.32 and 5,983.73 is: 8,261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,567.21 : 13,209.32 = 5,983.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,567.21/13,209.32 = 5,983.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,567.21x = 13,209.32 × 5,983.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,567.21x = 79,040,953.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,040,953.28/9,567.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,261.65

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