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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.93, 13,217.09 and 8,561.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.93, 13,217.09 and 8,561.49 is: 11,820.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.93 : 13,217.09 = 8,561.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.93/13,217.09 = 8,561.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.93x = 13,217.09 × 8,561.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.93x = 113,157,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,157,941.06/9,572.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,820.62

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