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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.73, 13,190.61 and 5,310.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.73, 13,190.61 and 5,310.06 is: 7,327.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.73 : 13,190.61 = 5,310.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.73/13,190.61 = 5,310.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.73x = 13,190.61 × 5,310.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.73x = 70,042,930.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,042,930.54/9,558.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,327.64

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