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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.26, 13,210.96 and 5,381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.26, 13,210.96 and 5,381.32 is: 7,426.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.26 : 13,210.96 = 5,381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.26/13,210.96 = 5,381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.26x = 13,210.96 × 5,381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.26x = 71,092,403.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,092,403.27/9,572.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,426.92

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