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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.52, 13,225.10 and 5,391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.52, 13,225.10 and 5,391.76 is: 7,440.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.52 : 13,225.10 = 5,391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.52/13,225.10 = 5,391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.52x = 13,225.10 × 5,391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.52x = 71,306,565.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,306,565.18/9,583.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.54

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