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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.20, 13,219.74 and 5,388.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.20, 13,219.74 and 5,388.12 is: 7,435.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.20 : 13,219.74 = 5,388.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.20/13,219.74 = 5,388.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.20x = 13,219.74 × 5,388.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.20x = 71,229,545.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,229,545.49/9,580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,435.08

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