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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.54, 13,227.43 and 5,607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.54, 13,227.43 and 5,607.20 is: 7,735.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.54 : 13,227.43 = 5,607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.54/13,227.43 = 5,607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.54x = 13,227.43 × 5,607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.54x = 74,168,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,168,845.50/9,587.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,735.96

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