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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,589.56, 13,237.69 and 6,447.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,589.56, 13,237.69 and 6,447.57 is: 8,900.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,589.56 : 13,237.69 = 6,447.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,589.56/13,237.69 = 6,447.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,589.56x = 13,237.69 × 6,447.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,589.56x = 85,350,916.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,350,916.79/9,589.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,900.40

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