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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.16, 13,211.94 and 5,595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.16, 13,211.94 and 5,595.56 is: 7,722.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.16 : 13,211.94 = 5,595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.16/13,211.94 = 5,595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.16x = 13,211.94 × 5,595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.16x = 73,928,202.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,928,202.99/9,573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,722.45

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