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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.65, 13,230.93 and 5,395.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.65, 13,230.93 and 5,395.90 is: 7,446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.65 : 13,230.93 = 5,395.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.65/13,230.93 = 5,395.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.65x = 13,230.93 × 5,395.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.65x = 71,392,775.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,392,775.19/9,587.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,446.33

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