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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,582.76, 13,224.06 and 5,391.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,582.76, 13,224.06 and 5,391.02 is: 7,439.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,582.76 : 13,224.06 = 5,391.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,582.76/13,224.06 = 5,391.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,582.76x = 13,224.06 × 5,391.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,582.76x = 71,291,171.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,291,171.94/9,582.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.52

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