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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.61, 13,223.25 and 5,332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.61, 13,223.25 and 5,332.62 is: 7,359.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.61 : 13,223.25 = 5,332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.61/13,223.25 = 5,332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.61x = 13,223.25 × 5,332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.61x = 70,514,577.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,514,577.41/9,581.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,359.37

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