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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,574.76, 13,213.04 and 5,383.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,574.76, 13,213.04 and 5,383.01 is: 7,428.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,574.76 : 13,213.04 = 5,383.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,574.76/13,213.04 = 5,383.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,574.76x = 13,213.04 × 5,383.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,574.76x = 71,125,833.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,125,833.47/9,574.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,428.48

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