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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.22, 13,237.74 and 5,399.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.22, 13,237.74 and 5,399.47 is: 7,452.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.22 : 13,237.74 = 5,399.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.22/13,237.74 = 5,399.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.22x = 13,237.74 × 5,399.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.22x = 71,476,780.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,476,780.00/9,591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,452.31

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