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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.69, 13,208.97 and 5,379.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.69, 13,208.97 and 5,379.67 is: 7,423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.69 : 13,208.97 = 5,379.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.69/13,208.97 = 5,379.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.69x = 13,208.97 × 5,379.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.69x = 71,059,899.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,059,899.64/9,571.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,423.97

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