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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.80, 13,207.52 and 5,378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.80, 13,207.52 and 5,378 is: 7,422.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.80 : 13,207.52 = 5,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.80/13,207.52 = 5,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.80x = 13,207.52 × 5,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.80x = 71,030,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,030,042.56/9,569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,422.31

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