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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.97, 13,139.99 and 5,273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.97, 13,139.99 and 5,273.22 is: 7,276.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.97 : 13,139.99 = 5,273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.97/13,139.99 = 5,273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.97x = 13,139.99 × 5,273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.97x = 69,289,966.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,289,966.00/9,521.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.85

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