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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,586.08, 13,229.04 and 5,394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,586.08, 13,229.04 and 5,394.48 is: 7,444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586.08 : 13,229.04 = 5,394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586.08/13,229.04 = 5,394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586.08x = 13,229.04 × 5,394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586.08x = 71,363,791.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,363,791.70/9,586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,444.52

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