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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,596.88, 13,245.66 and 6,057.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,596.88, 13,245.66 and 6,057.72 is: 8,360.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,596.88 : 13,245.66 = 6,057.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,596.88/13,245.66 = 6,057.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,596.88x = 13,245.66 × 6,057.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,596.88x = 80,238,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,238,499.50/9,596.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.89

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