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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.17, 13,209.02 and 5,322.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.17, 13,209.02 and 5,322.54 is: 7,345.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.17 : 13,209.02 = 5,322.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.17/13,209.02 = 5,322.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.17x = 13,209.02 × 5,322.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.17x = 70,305,537.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,305,537.31/9,571.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,345.55

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