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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.24, 13,227.28 and 5,996.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.24, 13,227.28 and 5,996.64 is: 8,279.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.24 : 13,227.28 = 5,996.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.24/13,227.28 = 5,996.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.24x = 13,227.28 × 5,996.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.24x = 79,319,236.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,319,236.34/9,580.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,279.46

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