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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,589.46, 13,230.36 and 5,396.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,589.46, 13,230.36 and 5,396.90 is: 7,445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,589.46 : 13,230.36 = 5,396.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,589.46/13,230.36 = 5,396.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,589.46x = 13,230.36 × 5,396.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,589.46x = 71,402,863.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,402,863.73/9,589.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,445.98

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