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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.29, 13,208.57 and 5,322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.29, 13,208.57 and 5,322.52 is: 7,345.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.29 : 13,208.57 = 5,322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.29/13,208.57 = 5,322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.29x = 13,208.57 × 5,322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.29x = 70,302,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,302,851.38/9,571.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,345.18

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