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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,564.59, 13,199.09 and 5,315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,564.59, 13,199.09 and 5,315.63 is: 7,335.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,564.59 : 13,199.09 = 5,315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,564.59/13,199.09 = 5,315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,564.59x = 13,199.09 × 5,315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,564.59x = 70,161,478.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,161,478.78/9,564.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.54

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