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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.79, 13,190.97 and 5,584.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.79, 13,190.97 and 5,584.68 is: 7,702.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.79 : 13,190.97 = 5,584.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.79/13,190.97 = 5,584.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.79x = 13,190.97 × 5,584.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.79x = 73,667,346.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,667,346.34/9,563.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,702.74

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