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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.28, 13,206.48 and 5,984.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.28, 13,206.48 and 5,984.78 is: 8,256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.28 : 13,206.48 = 5,984.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.28/13,206.48 = 5,984.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.28x = 13,206.48 × 5,984.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.28x = 79,037,877.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,037,877.37/9,572.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,256.95

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