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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.23, 13,224.84 and 5,391.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.23, 13,224.84 and 5,391.48 is: 7,440.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.23 : 13,224.84 = 5,391.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.23/13,224.84 = 5,391.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.23x = 13,224.84 × 5,391.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.23x = 71,301,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,301,394.24/9,583.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.23

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