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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,586.79, 13,227.73 and 5,607.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,586.79, 13,227.73 and 5,607.13 is: 7,736.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586.79 : 13,227.73 = 5,607.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586.79/13,227.73 = 5,607.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586.79x = 13,227.73 × 5,607.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586.79x = 74,169,582.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,169,582.66/9,586.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,736.64

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