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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.05, 13,204.74 and 5,983.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.05, 13,204.74 and 5,983.56 is: 8,255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.05 : 13,204.74 = 5,983.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.05/13,204.74 = 5,983.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.05x = 13,204.74 × 5,983.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.05x = 79,011,354.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,011,354.07/9,571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,255.24

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