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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,574.74, 13,212.91 and 5,325.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,574.74, 13,212.91 and 5,325.81 is: 7,349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,574.74 : 13,212.91 = 5,325.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,574.74/13,212.91 = 5,325.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,574.74x = 13,212.91 × 5,325.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,574.74x = 70,369,355.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,369,355.51/9,574.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,349.48

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