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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,578.95, 13,212.49 and 6,039.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,578.95, 13,212.49 and 6,039.19 is: 8,330.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,578.95 : 13,212.49 = 6,039.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,578.95/13,212.49 = 6,039.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,578.95x = 13,212.49 × 6,039.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,578.95x = 79,792,737.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,792,737.48/9,578.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.01

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