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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.31, 13,205.30 and 6,040.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.31, 13,205.30 and 6,040.71 is: 8,333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.31 : 13,205.30 = 6,040.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.31/13,205.30 = 6,040.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.31x = 13,205.30 × 6,040.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.31x = 79,769,357.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,769,357.56/9,572.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.34

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