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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.59, 13,203.27 and 5,788.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.59, 13,203.27 and 5,788.77 is: 7,990.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.59 : 13,203.27 = 5,788.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.59/13,203.27 = 5,788.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.59x = 13,203.27 × 5,788.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.59x = 76,430,693.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,430,693.28/9,565.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,990.17

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