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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.89, 13,208.88 and 5,483.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.89, 13,208.88 and 5,483.08 is: 7,567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.89 : 13,208.88 = 5,483.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.89/13,208.88 = 5,483.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.89x = 13,208.88 × 5,483.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.89x = 72,425,322.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,425,322.39/9,570.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,567.25

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