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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,579.08, 13,220.95 and 5,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,579.08, 13,220.95 and 5,995.70 is: 8,275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,579.08 : 13,220.95 = 5,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,579.08/13,220.95 = 5,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,579.08x = 13,220.95 × 5,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,579.08x = 79,268,849.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,268,849.92/9,579.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.20

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