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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.52, 13,198.92 and 5,316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.52, 13,198.92 and 5,316.52 is: 7,335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.52 : 13,198.92 = 5,316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.52/13,198.92 = 5,316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.52x = 13,198.92 × 5,316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.52x = 70,172,322.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,172,322.16/9,565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.97

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