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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.27, 13,220.44 and 5,331.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.27, 13,220.44 and 5,331.19 is: 7,356.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.27 : 13,220.44 = 5,331.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.27/13,220.44 = 5,331.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.27x = 13,220.44 × 5,331.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.27x = 70,480,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,480,677.52/9,580.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.86

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