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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.67, 13,208.94 and 5,323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.67, 13,208.94 and 5,323.12 is: 7,345.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.67 : 13,208.94 = 5,323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.67/13,208.94 = 5,323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.67x = 13,208.94 × 5,323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.67x = 70,312,739.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,312,739.67/9,571.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,345.92

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