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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,704.58, 13,389.21 and 5,980.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,704.58, 13,389.21 and 5,980.74 is: 8,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,704.58 : 13,389.21 = 5,980.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,704.58/13,389.21 = 5,980.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,704.58x = 13,389.21 × 5,980.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,704.58x = 80,077,383.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,077,383.82/9,704.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,251.50

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