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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.68, 13,139.04 and 5,329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.68, 13,139.04 and 5,329.12 is: 7,353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.68 : 13,139.04 = 5,329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.68/13,139.04 = 5,329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.68x = 13,139.04 × 5,329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.68x = 70,019,520.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,019,520.84/9,521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,353.69

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