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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.55, 13,259.28 and 5,831.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.55, 13,259.28 and 5,831.67 is: 8,048.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.55 : 13,259.28 = 5,831.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.55/13,259.28 = 5,831.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.55x = 13,259.28 × 5,831.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.55x = 77,323,816.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,323,816.99/9,607.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,048.24

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