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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.72, 13,206.58 and 7,060.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.72, 13,206.58 and 7,060.87 is: 9,741.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.72 : 13,206.58 = 7,060.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.72/13,206.58 = 7,060.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.72x = 13,206.58 × 7,060.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.72x = 93,249,943.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,249,943.38/9,572.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,741.22

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