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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.75, 13,221.44 and 5,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.75, 13,221.44 and 5,389 is: 7,436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.75 : 13,221.44 = 5,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.75/13,221.44 = 5,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.75x = 13,221.44 × 5,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.75x = 71,250,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,250,340.16/9,580.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,436.82

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