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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,564.62, 13,199.96 and 5,316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,564.62, 13,199.96 and 5,316.08 is: 7,336.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,564.62 : 13,199.96 = 5,316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,564.62/13,199.96 = 5,316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,564.62x = 13,199.96 × 5,316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,564.62x = 70,171,990.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,171,990.65/9,564.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,336.62

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