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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.92, 13,202.10 and 5,374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.92, 13,202.10 and 5,374.16 is: 7,416.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.92 : 13,202.10 = 5,374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.92/13,202.10 = 5,374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.92x = 13,202.10 × 5,374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.92x = 70,950,197.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,950,197.74/9,565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,416.98

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