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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.40, 13,199.10 and 5,316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.40, 13,199.10 and 5,316.44 is: 7,336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.40 : 13,199.10 = 5,316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.40/13,199.10 = 5,316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.40x = 13,199.10 × 5,316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.40x = 70,172,223.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,172,223.20/9,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,336.05

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