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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.76, 13,206.53 and 5,590.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.76, 13,206.53 and 5,590.61 is: 7,713.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.76 : 13,206.53 = 5,590.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.76/13,206.53 = 5,590.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.76x = 13,206.53 × 5,590.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.76x = 73,832,464.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,832,464.70/9,571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,713.58

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