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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,589.56, 13,233.26 and 5,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,589.56, 13,233.26 and 5,397 is: 7,447.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,589.56 : 13,233.26 = 5,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,589.56/13,233.26 = 5,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,589.56x = 13,233.26 × 5,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,589.56x = 71,419,904.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,419,904.22/9,589.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,447.67

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