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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.59, 13,178.70 and 5,569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.59, 13,178.70 and 5,569.44 is: 7,687.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.59 : 13,178.70 = 5,569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.59/13,178.70 = 5,569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.59x = 13,178.70 × 5,569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.59x = 73,397,978.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,397,978.93/9,547.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.59

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