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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.89, 13,217.96 and 7,068.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.89, 13,217.96 and 7,068.99 is: 9,752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.89 : 13,217.96 = 7,068.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.89/13,217.96 = 7,068.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.89x = 13,217.96 × 7,068.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.89x = 93,437,591.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,437,591.72/9,580.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,752.50

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