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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.74, 13,206.42 and 5,321.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.74, 13,206.42 and 5,321.15 is: 7,343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.74 : 13,206.42 = 5,321.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.74/13,206.42 = 5,321.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.74x = 13,206.42 × 5,321.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.74x = 70,273,341.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,273,341.78/9,569.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,343.29

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