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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.90, 13,237.50 and 5,343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.90, 13,237.50 and 5,343.24 is: 7,374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.90 : 13,237.50 = 5,343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.90/13,237.50 = 5,343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.90x = 13,237.50 × 5,343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.90x = 70,731,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,731,139.50/9,591.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,374.05

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