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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.45, 13,235.03 and 5,558.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.45, 13,235.03 and 5,558.25 is: 7,669.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.45 : 13,235.03 = 5,558.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.45/13,235.03 = 5,558.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.45x = 13,235.03 × 5,558.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.45x = 73,563,648.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,563,648.18/9,591.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,669.71

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