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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,567.68, 13,203.39 and 5,318.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,567.68, 13,203.39 and 5,318.61 is: 7,339.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,567.68 : 13,203.39 = 5,318.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,567.68/13,203.39 = 5,318.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,567.68x = 13,203.39 × 5,318.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,567.68x = 70,223,649.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,223,649.08/9,567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,339.67

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