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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.84, 13,211.94 and 5,590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.84, 13,211.94 and 5,590.44 is: 7,717.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.84 : 13,211.94 = 5,590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.84/13,211.94 = 5,590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.84x = 13,211.94 × 5,590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.84x = 73,860,557.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,860,557.85/9,570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,717.25

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