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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.66, 13,233.33 and 5,609.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.66, 13,233.33 and 5,609.97 is: 7,739.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.66 : 13,233.33 = 5,609.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.66/13,233.33 = 5,609.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.66x = 13,233.33 × 5,609.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.66x = 74,238,584.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,238,584.30/9,591.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,739.91

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