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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.97, 13,202.25 and 5,588.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.97, 13,202.25 and 5,588.73 is: 7,709.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.97 : 13,202.25 = 5,588.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.97/13,202.25 = 5,588.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.97x = 13,202.25 × 5,588.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.97x = 73,783,810.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,783,810.64/9,569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,709.93

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