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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.28, 13,233.65 and 5,399.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.28, 13,233.65 and 5,399.53 is: 7,450.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.28 : 13,233.65 = 5,399.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.28/13,233.65 = 5,399.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.28x = 13,233.65 × 5,399.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.28x = 71,455,430.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,455,430.10/9,591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,450.04

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