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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.88, 13,233.78 and 5,399.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.88, 13,233.78 and 5,399.56 is: 7,449.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.88 : 13,233.78 = 5,399.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.88/13,233.78 = 5,399.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.88x = 13,233.78 × 5,399.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.88x = 71,456,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,456,589.14/9,591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,449.70

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