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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.95, 13,221.57 and 5,389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.95, 13,221.57 and 5,389.20 is: 7,437.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.95 : 13,221.57 = 5,389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.95/13,221.57 = 5,389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.95x = 13,221.57 × 5,389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.95x = 71,253,685.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,253,685.04/9,580.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,437.02

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