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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.28, 13,224.84 and 5,391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.28, 13,224.84 and 5,391.56 is: 7,440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.28 : 13,224.84 = 5,391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.28/13,224.84 = 5,391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.28x = 13,224.84 × 5,391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.28x = 71,302,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,302,518.35/9,583.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.30

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