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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.59, 13,206.42 and 7,060.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.59, 13,206.42 and 7,060.74 is: 9,741.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.59 : 13,206.42 = 7,060.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.59/13,206.42 = 7,060.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.59x = 13,206.42 × 7,060.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.59x = 93,247,097.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,247,097.95/9,572.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,741.05

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