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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.52, 13,232.12 and 5,396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.52, 13,232.12 and 5,396.84 is: 7,447.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.52 : 13,232.12 = 5,396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.52/13,232.12 = 5,396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.52x = 13,232.12 × 5,396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.52x = 71,411,634.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,411,634.50/9,588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,447.62

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