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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.68, 13,201.30 and 5,373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.68, 13,201.30 and 5,373.92 is: 7,416.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.68 : 13,201.30 = 5,373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.68/13,201.30 = 5,373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.68x = 13,201.30 × 5,373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.68x = 70,942,730.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,942,730.10/9,565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,416.38

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