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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,422.41, 13,001.82 and 5,593.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,422.41, 13,001.82 and 5,593.45 is: 7,718.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422.41 : 13,001.82 = 5,593.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422.41/13,001.82 = 5,593.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422.41x = 13,001.82 × 5,593.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422.41x = 72,725,030.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,725,030.08/9,422.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,718.30

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