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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.52, 13,208.46 and 5,380.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.52, 13,208.46 and 5,380.04 is: 7,424.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.52 : 13,208.46 = 5,380.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.52/13,208.46 = 5,380.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.52x = 13,208.46 × 5,380.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.52x = 71,062,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,062,043.14/9,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,424.32

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