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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.40, 13,211.30 and 5,324.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.40, 13,211.30 and 5,324.34 is: 7,347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.40 : 13,211.30 = 5,324.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.40/13,211.30 = 5,324.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.40x = 13,211.30 × 5,324.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.40x = 70,341,453.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,341,453.04/9,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,347.59

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