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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.28, 14,388.98 and 5,433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.28, 14,388.98 and 5,433.28 is: 8,151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.28 : 14,388.98 = 5,433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.28/14,388.98 = 5,433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.28x = 14,388.98 × 5,433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.28x = 78,179,294.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,179,294.12/9,591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,151.08

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