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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.14, 13,235.73 and 5,342.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.14, 13,235.73 and 5,342.25 is: 7,372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.14 : 13,235.73 = 5,342.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.14/13,235.73 = 5,342.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.14x = 13,235.73 × 5,342.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.14x = 70,708,563.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,708,563.79/9,591.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,372.28

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