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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.79, 13,229.36 and 5,607.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.79, 13,229.36 and 5,607.09 is: 7,735.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.79 : 13,229.36 = 5,607.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.79/13,229.36 = 5,607.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.79x = 13,229.36 × 5,607.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.79x = 74,178,176.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,178,176.57/9,588.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,735.92

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