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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,584.42, 13,226.65 and 5,335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,584.42, 13,226.65 and 5,335.72 is: 7,363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,584.42 : 13,226.65 = 5,335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,584.42/13,226.65 = 5,335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,584.42x = 13,226.65 × 5,335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,584.42x = 70,573,700.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,573,700.94/9,584.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,363.38

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