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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,579.96, 13,217.49 and 6,044.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,579.96, 13,217.49 and 6,044.31 is: 8,339.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,579.96 : 13,217.49 = 6,044.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,579.96/13,217.49 = 6,044.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,579.96x = 13,217.49 × 6,044.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,579.96x = 79,890,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,890,606.98/9,579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,339.35

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