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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,568.93, 13,205.11 and 5,319.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,568.93, 13,205.11 and 5,319.86 is: 7,341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,568.93 : 13,205.11 = 5,319.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,568.93/13,205.11 = 5,319.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,568.93x = 13,205.11 × 5,319.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,568.93x = 70,249,336.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,249,336.48/9,568.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,341.40

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