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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,575.76, 13,214.41 and 5,384.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,575.76, 13,214.41 and 5,384.01 is: 7,429.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,575.76 : 13,214.41 = 5,384.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,575.76/13,214.41 = 5,384.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,575.76x = 13,214.41 × 5,384.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,575.76x = 71,146,515.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,146,515.58/9,575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,429.86

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