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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.24, 13,231.68 and 5,396.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.24, 13,231.68 and 5,396.46 is: 7,447.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.24 : 13,231.68 = 5,396.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.24/13,231.68 = 5,396.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.24x = 13,231.68 × 5,396.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.24x = 71,404,231.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,404,231.85/9,588.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,447.06

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