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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.10, 13,217.95 and 5,602.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.10, 13,217.95 and 5,602.19 is: 7,729.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.10 : 13,217.95 = 5,602.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.10/13,217.95 = 5,602.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.10x = 13,217.95 × 5,602.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.10x = 74,049,467.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,049,467.31/9,580.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,729.51

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