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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.68, 13,228.02 and 5,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.68, 13,228.02 and 5,997.06 is: 8,280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.68 : 13,228.02 = 5,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.68/13,228.02 = 5,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.68x = 13,228.02 × 5,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.68x = 79,329,229.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,329,229.62/9,580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,280.13

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