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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.07, 13,227.27 and 5,607.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.07, 13,227.27 and 5,607.43 is: 7,735.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.07 : 13,227.27 = 5,607.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.07/13,227.27 = 5,607.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.07x = 13,227.27 × 5,607.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.07x = 74,170,990.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,170,990.62/9,588.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,735.76

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