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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.39, 13,208.54 and 5,322.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.39, 13,208.54 and 5,322.33 is: 7,344.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.39 : 13,208.54 = 5,322.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.39/13,208.54 = 5,322.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.39x = 13,208.54 × 5,322.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.39x = 70,300,208.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,300,208.70/9,571.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,344.83

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