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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.09, 13,220.08 and 5,546.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.09, 13,220.08 and 5,546.73 is: 7,654.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.09 : 13,220.08 = 5,546.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.09/13,220.08 = 5,546.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.09x = 13,220.08 × 5,546.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.09x = 73,328,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,328,175.68/9,580.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,654.23

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