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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.27, 13,206.46 and 5,378.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.27, 13,206.46 and 5,378.25 is: 7,421.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.27 : 13,206.46 = 5,378.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.27/13,206.46 = 5,378.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.27x = 13,206.46 × 5,378.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.27x = 71,027,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,027,643.50/9,570.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,421.70

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