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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.84, 13,209.65 and 5,595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.84, 13,209.65 and 5,595.28 is: 7,721.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.84 : 13,209.65 = 5,595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.84/13,209.65 = 5,595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.84x = 13,209.65 × 5,595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.84x = 73,911,650.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,911,650.43/9,571.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,721.78

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