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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.06, 13,235.97 and 5,399.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.06, 13,235.97 and 5,399.31 is: 7,451.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.06 : 13,235.97 = 5,399.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.06/13,235.97 = 5,399.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.06x = 13,235.97 × 5,399.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.06x = 71,465,105.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,465,105.18/9,591.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,451.22

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