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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.48, 13,210.65 and 5,324.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.48, 13,210.65 and 5,324.34 is: 7,347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.48 : 13,210.65 = 5,324.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.48/13,210.65 = 5,324.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.48x = 13,210.65 × 5,324.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.48x = 70,337,992.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,337,992.22/9,573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,347.17

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