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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.32, 13,001.57 and 5,172.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.32, 13,001.57 and 5,172.77 is: 7,138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.32 : 13,001.57 = 5,172.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.32/13,001.57 = 5,172.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.32x = 13,001.57 × 5,172.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.32x = 67,254,108.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,254,108.53/9,421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,138.50

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