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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.06, 13,207.89 and 5,322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.06, 13,207.89 and 5,322.16 is: 7,344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.06 : 13,207.89 = 5,322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.06/13,207.89 = 5,322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.06x = 13,207.89 × 5,322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.06x = 70,294,503.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,294,503.84/9,571.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,344.48

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