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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.02, 13,224.78 and 5,391.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.02, 13,224.78 and 5,391.36 is: 7,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.02 : 13,224.78 = 5,391.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.02/13,224.78 = 5,391.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.02x = 13,224.78 × 5,391.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.02x = 71,299,549.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,299,549.90/9,583.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.20

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