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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,761.92, 13,471.68 and 5,570.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,761.92, 13,471.68 and 5,570.56 is: 7,687.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,761.92 : 13,471.68 = 5,570.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,761.92/13,471.68 = 5,570.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,761.92x = 13,471.68 × 5,570.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,761.92x = 75,044,801.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,044,801.74/9,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.50

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