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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.07, 13,222.37 and 5,332.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.07, 13,222.37 and 5,332.14 is: 7,358.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.07 : 13,222.37 = 5,332.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.07/13,222.37 = 5,332.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.07x = 13,222.37 × 5,332.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.07x = 70,503,527.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,503,527.97/9,581.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,358.63

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