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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.14, 13,226.82 and 5,395.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.14, 13,226.82 and 5,395.38 is: 7,443.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.14 : 13,226.82 = 5,395.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.14/13,226.82 = 5,395.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.14x = 13,226.82 × 5,395.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.14x = 71,363,720.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,363,720.09/9,587.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,443.69

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