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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.29, 13,206.45 and 5,591.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.29, 13,206.45 and 5,591.68 is: 7,717.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.29 : 13,206.45 = 5,591.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.29/13,206.45 = 5,591.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.29x = 13,206.45 × 5,591.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.29x = 73,846,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,846,242.34/9,569.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,717.00

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