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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,568.56, 13,205.70 and 6,031.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,568.56, 13,205.70 and 6,031.56 is: 8,324.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,568.56 : 13,205.70 = 6,031.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,568.56/13,205.70 = 6,031.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,568.56x = 13,205.70 × 6,031.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,568.56x = 79,650,971.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,650,971.89/9,568.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,324.24

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