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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.64, 13,211.43 and 5,380.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.64, 13,211.43 and 5,380.89 is: 7,426.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.64 : 13,211.43 = 5,380.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.64/13,211.43 = 5,380.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.64x = 13,211.43 × 5,380.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.64x = 71,089,251.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,089,251.57/9,572.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,426.30

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