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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,109.68, 12,569.04 and 5,571.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,109.68, 12,569.04 and 5,571.60 is: 7,687.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,109.68 : 12,569.04 = 5,571.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,109.68/12,569.04 = 5,571.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,109.68x = 12,569.04 × 5,571.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,109.68x = 70,029,663.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,029,663.26/9,109.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.39

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