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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.29, 13,206.76 and 5,321.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.29, 13,206.76 and 5,321.13 is: 7,343.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.29 : 13,206.76 = 5,321.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.29/13,206.76 = 5,321.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.29x = 13,206.76 × 5,321.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.29x = 70,274,942.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,274,942.93/9,570.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,343.03

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