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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,590.28, 13,221.27 and 7,459.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,590.28, 13,221.27 and 7,459.17 is: 10,283.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,590.28 : 13,221.27 = 7,459.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,590.28/13,221.27 = 7,459.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,590.28x = 13,221.27 × 7,459.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,590.28x = 98,619,700.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,619,700.55/9,590.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,283.30

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