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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,590.36, 13,233.51 and 5,340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,590.36, 13,233.51 and 5,340.38 is: 7,369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,590.36 : 13,233.51 = 5,340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,590.36/13,233.51 = 5,340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,590.36x = 13,233.51 × 5,340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,590.36x = 70,671,905.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,671,905.97/9,590.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,369.06

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