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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.92, 13,233.67 and 5,610.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.92, 13,233.67 and 5,610.21 is: 7,740.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.92 : 13,233.67 = 5,610.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.92/13,233.67 = 5,610.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.92x = 13,233.67 × 5,610.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.92x = 74,243,667.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,243,667.77/9,591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,740.23

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