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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.34, 13,210.34 and 5,595.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.34, 13,210.34 and 5,595.78 is: 7,722.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.34 : 13,210.34 = 5,595.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.34/13,210.34 = 5,595.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.34x = 13,210.34 × 5,595.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.34x = 73,922,123.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,922,123.34/9,572.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,722.47

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