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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.26, 13,190.98 and 5,366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.26, 13,190.98 and 5,366.50 is: 7,406.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.26 : 13,190.98 = 5,366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.26/13,190.98 = 5,366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.26x = 13,190.98 × 5,366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.26x = 70,789,394.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,789,394.17/9,558.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,406.10

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