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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.28, 13,187.70 and 5,308.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.28, 13,187.70 and 5,308.02 is: 7,324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.28 : 13,187.70 = 5,308.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.28/13,187.70 = 5,308.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.28x = 13,187.70 × 5,308.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.28x = 70,000,575.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,000,575.35/9,557.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.32

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