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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.89, 13,237.02 and 5,343.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.89, 13,237.02 and 5,343.23 is: 7,373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.89 : 13,237.02 = 5,343.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.89/13,237.02 = 5,343.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.89x = 13,237.02 × 5,343.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.89x = 70,728,475.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,728,475.47/9,591.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,373.78

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