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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,586.06, 13,228.05 and 5,393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,586.06, 13,228.05 and 5,393.50 is: 7,442.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586.06 : 13,228.05 = 5,393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586.06/13,228.05 = 5,393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586.06x = 13,228.05 × 5,393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586.06x = 71,345,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,345,487.68/9,586.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,442.63

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