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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.68, 13,139.28 and 5,329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.68, 13,139.28 and 5,329.56 is: 7,355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.68 : 13,139.28 = 5,329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.68/13,139.28 = 5,329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.68x = 13,139.28 × 5,329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.68x = 70,026,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,026,581.12/9,520.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,355.21

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