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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.46, 13,139.60 and 5,329.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.46, 13,139.60 and 5,329.71 is: 7,354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.46 : 13,139.60 = 5,329.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.46/13,139.60 = 5,329.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.46x = 13,139.60 × 5,329.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.46x = 70,030,230.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,030,230.87/9,521.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.99

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