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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,586.14, 13,225.44 and 5,394.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,586.14, 13,225.44 and 5,394.39 is: 7,442.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586.14 : 13,225.44 = 5,394.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586.14/13,225.44 = 5,394.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586.14x = 13,225.44 × 5,394.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586.14x = 71,343,181.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,343,181.28/9,586.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,442.33

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