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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.59, 13,197.72 and 5,314.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.59, 13,197.72 and 5,314.63 is: 7,334.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.59 : 13,197.72 = 5,314.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.59/13,197.72 = 5,314.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.59x = 13,197.72 × 5,314.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.59x = 70,140,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,140,972.07/9,563.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.17

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