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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.32, 13,208.98 and 5,379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.32, 13,208.98 and 5,379.84 is: 7,424.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.32 : 13,208.98 = 5,379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.32/13,208.98 = 5,379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.32x = 13,208.98 × 5,379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.32x = 71,062,198.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,062,198.96/9,571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,424.49

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