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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,590.30, 13,233.39 and 5,397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,590.30, 13,233.39 and 5,397.74 is: 7,448.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,590.30 : 13,233.39 = 5,397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,590.30/13,233.39 = 5,397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,590.30x = 13,233.39 × 5,397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,590.30x = 71,430,398.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,430,398.54/9,590.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,448.19

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