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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.81, 13,190.73 and 5,310.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.81, 13,190.73 and 5,310.16 is: 7,327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.81 : 13,190.73 = 5,310.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.81/13,190.73 = 5,310.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.81x = 13,190.73 × 5,310.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.81x = 70,044,863.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,044,863.80/9,558.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,327.78

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