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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.84, 13,201.20 and 5,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.84, 13,201.20 and 5,374 is: 7,416.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.84 : 13,201.20 = 5,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.84/13,201.20 = 5,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.84x = 13,201.20 × 5,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.84x = 70,943,248.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,943,248.80/9,565.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,416.31

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