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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.88, 13,225.06 and 5,392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.88, 13,225.06 and 5,392.04 is: 7,440.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.88 : 13,225.06 = 5,392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.88/13,225.06 = 5,392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.88x = 13,225.06 × 5,392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.88x = 71,310,052.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,310,052.52/9,583.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.62

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