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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.69, 13,233.39 and 5,609.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.69, 13,233.39 and 5,609.55 is: 7,741.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.69 : 13,233.39 = 5,609.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.69/13,233.39 = 5,609.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.69x = 13,233.39 × 5,609.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.69x = 74,233,362.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,233,362.87/9,588.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,741.76

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