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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,586.76, 13,230.96 and 5,395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,586.76, 13,230.96 and 5,395.82 is: 7,446.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586.76 : 13,230.96 = 5,395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586.76/13,230.96 = 5,395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586.76x = 13,230.96 × 5,395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586.76x = 71,391,878.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,391,878.59/9,586.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,446.92

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