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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,584.78, 13,226.96 and 5,393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,584.78, 13,226.96 and 5,393.03 is: 7,442.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,584.78 : 13,226.96 = 5,393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,584.78/13,226.96 = 5,393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,584.78x = 13,226.96 × 5,393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,584.78x = 71,333,339.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,333,339.44/9,584.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,442.36

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