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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.72, 13,197 and 6,211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.72, 13,197 and 6,211.28 is: 8,565.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.72 : 13,197 = 6,211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.72/13,197 = 6,211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.72x = 13,197 × 6,211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.72x = 81,970,262.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,970,262.16/9,569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,565.59

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