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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.33, 13,205.88 and 5,588.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.33, 13,205.88 and 5,588.55 is: 7,711.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.33 : 13,205.88 = 5,588.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.33/13,205.88 = 5,588.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.33x = 13,205.88 × 5,588.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.33x = 73,801,720.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,801,720.67/9,570.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,711.51

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