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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.42, 13,207.89 and 5,322.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.42, 13,207.89 and 5,322.25 is: 7,345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.42 : 13,207.89 = 5,322.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.42/13,207.89 = 5,322.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.42x = 13,207.89 × 5,322.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.42x = 70,295,692.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,295,692.55/9,570.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,345.10

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