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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,575.44, 13,214.10 and 5,383.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,575.44, 13,214.10 and 5,383.69 is: 7,429.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,575.44 : 13,214.10 = 5,383.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,575.44/13,214.10 = 5,383.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,575.44x = 13,214.10 × 5,383.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,575.44x = 71,140,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,140,605.18/9,575.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,429.49

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