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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573, 13,210.33 and 5,324.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573, 13,210.33 and 5,324.35 is: 7,347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573 : 13,210.33 = 5,324.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573/13,210.33 = 5,324.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573x = 13,210.33 × 5,324.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573x = 70,336,327.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,336,327.86/9,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,347.37

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