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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.33, 13,179.66 and 5,571.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.33, 13,179.66 and 5,571.71 is: 7,689.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.33 : 13,179.66 = 5,571.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.33/13,179.66 = 5,571.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.33x = 13,179.66 × 5,571.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.33x = 73,433,243.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,433,243.42/9,550.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,689.08

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