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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,589.76, 13,235.10 and 5,398.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,589.76, 13,235.10 and 5,398.82 is: 7,451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,589.76 : 13,235.10 = 5,398.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,589.76/13,235.10 = 5,398.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,589.76x = 13,235.10 × 5,398.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,589.76x = 71,453,922.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,453,922.58/9,589.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,451.06

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