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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.69, 13,232.57 and 5,611.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.69, 13,232.57 and 5,611.05 is: 7,743.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.69 : 13,232.57 = 5,611.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.69/13,232.57 = 5,611.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.69x = 13,232.57 × 5,611.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.69x = 74,248,583.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,248,583.84/9,588.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,743.35

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