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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.96, 13,211.50 and 5,324.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.96, 13,211.50 and 5,324.77 is: 7,347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.96 : 13,211.50 = 5,324.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.96/13,211.50 = 5,324.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.96x = 13,211.50 × 5,324.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.96x = 70,348,198.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,348,198.86/9,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,347.87

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