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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.69, 13,206.98 and 5,321.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.69, 13,206.98 and 5,321.57 is: 7,344.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.69 : 13,206.98 = 5,321.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.69/13,206.98 = 5,321.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.69x = 13,206.98 × 5,321.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.69x = 70,281,914.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,281,914.88/9,569.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,344.22

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