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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.71, 13,178.81 and 5,569.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.71, 13,178.81 and 5,569.83 is: 7,687.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.71 : 13,178.81 = 5,569.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.71/13,178.81 = 5,569.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.71x = 13,178.81 × 5,569.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.71x = 73,403,691.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,403,691.39/9,548.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.29

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