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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,568.97, 13,205.61 and 5,320.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,568.97, 13,205.61 and 5,320.46 is: 7,342.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,568.97 : 13,205.61 = 5,320.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,568.97/13,205.61 = 5,320.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,568.97x = 13,205.61 × 5,320.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,568.97x = 70,259,990.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,259,990.07/9,568.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,342.48

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