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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.64, 13,236.41 and 5,611.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.64, 13,236.41 and 5,611.97 is: 7,744.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.64 : 13,236.41 = 5,611.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.64/13,236.41 = 5,611.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.64x = 13,236.41 × 5,611.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.64x = 74,282,382.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,282,382.95/9,591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.49

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