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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.56, 13,204.26 and 6,039.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.56, 13,204.26 and 6,039.96 is: 8,332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.56 : 13,204.26 = 6,039.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.56/13,204.26 = 6,039.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.56x = 13,204.26 × 6,039.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.56x = 79,753,202.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,753,202.23/9,571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.31

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