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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.72, 13,138.52 and 5,329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.72, 13,138.52 and 5,329.04 is: 7,354.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.72 : 13,138.52 = 5,329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.72/13,138.52 = 5,329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.72x = 13,138.52 × 5,329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.72x = 70,015,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,015,698.62/9,520.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.03

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