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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558, 13,189.82 and 5,309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558, 13,189.82 and 5,309.06 is: 7,326.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558 : 13,189.82 = 5,309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558/13,189.82 = 5,309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558x = 13,189.82 × 5,309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558x = 70,025,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,025,453.27/9,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,326.37

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