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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.89, 13,223.10 and 5,333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.89, 13,223.10 and 5,333.13 is: 7,359.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.89 : 13,223.10 = 5,333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.89/13,223.10 = 5,333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.89x = 13,223.10 × 5,333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.89x = 70,520,511.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,520,511.30/9,581.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,359.77

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