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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,315.76, 13,969.32 and 5,421.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,315.76, 13,969.32 and 5,421.28 is: 8,129.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,315.76 : 13,969.32 = 5,421.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,315.76/13,969.32 = 5,421.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,315.76x = 13,969.32 × 5,421.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,315.76x = 75,731,595.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,731,595.13/9,315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.41

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