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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.06, 13,204.94 and 6,040.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.06, 13,204.94 and 6,040.46 is: 8,332.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.06 : 13,204.94 = 6,040.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.06/13,204.94 = 6,040.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.06x = 13,204.94 × 6,040.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.06x = 79,763,911.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,763,911.87/9,572.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.99

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