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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.22, 13,235.68 and 5,342.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.22, 13,235.68 and 5,342.27 is: 7,372.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.22 : 13,235.68 = 5,342.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.22/13,235.68 = 5,342.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.22x = 13,235.68 × 5,342.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.22x = 70,708,589.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,708,589.55/9,591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,372.22

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