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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.36, 13,139.51 and 5,329.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.36, 13,139.51 and 5,329.61 is: 7,354.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.36 : 13,139.51 = 5,329.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.36/13,139.51 = 5,329.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.36x = 13,139.51 × 5,329.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.36x = 70,028,371.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,028,371.55/9,521.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.87

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