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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,586.52, 13,229.36 and 5,394.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,586.52, 13,229.36 and 5,394.84 is: 7,444.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586.52 : 13,229.36 = 5,394.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586.52/13,229.36 = 5,394.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586.52x = 13,229.36 × 5,394.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586.52x = 71,370,280.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,370,280.50/9,586.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,444.86

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