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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.71, 13,205.73 and 5,590.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.71, 13,205.73 and 5,590.99 is: 7,715.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.71 : 13,205.73 = 5,590.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.71/13,205.73 = 5,590.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.71x = 13,205.73 × 5,590.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.71x = 73,833,104.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,833,104.37/9,569.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,715.29

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