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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.09, 13,224.53 and 5,334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.09, 13,224.53 and 5,334.33 is: 7,361.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.09 : 13,224.53 = 5,334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.09/13,224.53 = 5,334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.09x = 13,224.53 × 5,334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.09x = 70,543,995.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,543,995.65/9,583.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,361.30

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