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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.17, 13,133.73 and 5,325.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.17, 13,133.73 and 5,325.41 is: 7,349.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.17 : 13,133.73 = 5,325.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.17/13,133.73 = 5,325.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.17x = 13,133.73 × 5,325.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.17x = 69,942,470.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,942,470.45/9,517.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,349.08

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