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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.28, 13,231.74 and 5,396.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.28, 13,231.74 and 5,396.44 is: 7,447.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.28 : 13,231.74 = 5,396.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.28/13,231.74 = 5,396.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.28x = 13,231.74 × 5,396.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.28x = 71,404,291.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,404,291.01/9,588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,447.04

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