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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.95, 13,225.35 and 5,392.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.95, 13,225.35 and 5,392.47 is: 7,441.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.95 : 13,225.35 = 5,392.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.95/13,225.35 = 5,392.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.95x = 13,225.35 × 5,392.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.95x = 71,317,303.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,317,303.11/9,583.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,441.33

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