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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.81, 13,139.21 and 5,272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.81, 13,139.21 and 5,272.34 is: 7,276.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.81 : 13,139.21 = 5,272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.81/13,139.21 = 5,272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.81x = 13,139.21 × 5,272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.81x = 69,274,290.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,274,290.39/9,520.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.09

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