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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.48, 13,231.26 and 5,339.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.48, 13,231.26 and 5,339.22 is: 7,367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.48 : 13,231.26 = 5,339.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.48/13,231.26 = 5,339.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.48x = 13,231.26 × 5,339.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.48x = 70,644,608.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,644,608.02/9,588.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,367.65

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