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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,584.73, 13,226.92 and 5,392.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,584.73, 13,226.92 and 5,392.98 is: 7,442.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,584.73 : 13,226.92 = 5,392.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,584.73/13,226.92 = 5,392.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,584.73x = 13,226.92 × 5,392.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,584.73x = 71,332,501.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,332,501.54/9,584.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,442.31

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