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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.78, 13,191.27 and 5,366.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.78, 13,191.27 and 5,366.94 is: 7,406.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.78 : 13,191.27 = 5,366.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.78/13,191.27 = 5,366.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.78x = 13,191.27 × 5,366.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.78x = 70,796,754.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,796,754.61/9,558.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,406.46

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