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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.22, 14,356.81 and 5,216.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.22, 14,356.81 and 5,216.34 is: 7,824.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.22 : 14,356.81 = 5,216.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.22/14,356.81 = 5,216.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.22x = 14,356.81 × 5,216.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.22x = 74,890,002.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,890,002.28/9,571.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,824.50

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