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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.56, 13,767.33 and 6,200.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.56, 13,767.33 and 6,200.47 is: 8,560.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.56 : 13,767.33 = 6,200.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.56/13,767.33 = 6,200.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.56x = 13,767.33 × 6,200.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.56x = 85,363,916.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,363,916.65/9,971.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.74

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