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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,568.21, 13,210.70 and 5,984.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,568.21, 13,210.70 and 5,984.73 is: 8,263.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,568.21 : 13,210.70 = 5,984.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,568.21/13,210.70 = 5,984.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,568.21x = 13,210.70 × 5,984.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,568.21x = 79,062,472.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,062,472.61/9,568.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,263.04

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