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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,568.83, 13,204.98 and 5,319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,568.83, 13,204.98 and 5,319.76 is: 7,341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,568.83 : 13,204.98 = 5,319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,568.83/13,204.98 = 5,319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,568.83x = 13,204.98 × 5,319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,568.83x = 70,247,324.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,247,324.40/9,568.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,341.27

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