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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.96, 13,232.43 and 5,339.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.96, 13,232.43 and 5,339.88 is: 7,368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.96 : 13,232.43 = 5,339.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.96/13,232.43 = 5,339.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.96x = 13,232.43 × 5,339.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.96x = 70,659,588.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,659,588.31/9,588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,368.85

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