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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.63, 13,206.03 and 5,377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.63, 13,206.03 and 5,377.88 is: 7,421.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.63 : 13,206.03 = 5,377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.63/13,206.03 = 5,377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.63x = 13,206.03 × 5,377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.63x = 71,020,444.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,020,444.62/9,569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,421.44

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