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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,568.84, 13,204.74 and 5,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,568.84, 13,204.74 and 5,377 is: 7,420.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,568.84 : 13,204.74 = 5,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,568.84/13,204.74 = 5,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,568.84x = 13,204.74 × 5,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,568.84x = 71,001,886.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,001,886.98/9,568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.11

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