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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.72, 13,211.62 and 5,595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.72, 13,211.62 and 5,595.44 is: 7,721.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.72 : 13,211.62 = 5,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.72/13,211.62 = 5,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.72x = 13,211.62 × 5,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.72x = 73,924,827.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,924,827.01/9,573.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,721.64

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