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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.26, 13,211.94 and 6,040.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.26, 13,211.94 and 6,040.30 is: 8,337.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.26 : 13,211.94 = 6,040.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.26/13,211.94 = 6,040.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.26x = 13,211.94 × 6,040.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.26x = 79,804,081.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,804,081.18/9,572.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.02

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