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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.26, 13,250.55 and 5,569.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.26, 13,250.55 and 5,569.55 is: 7,686.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.26 : 13,250.55 = 5,569.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.26/13,250.55 = 5,569.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.26x = 13,250.55 × 5,569.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.26x = 73,799,600.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,799,600.75/9,601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,686.45

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