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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.28, 13,204.98 and 5,376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.28, 13,204.98 and 5,376.72 is: 7,419.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.28 : 13,204.98 = 5,376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.28/13,204.98 = 5,376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.28x = 13,204.98 × 5,376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.28x = 70,999,480.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,999,480.07/9,569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,419.52

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