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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,575.89, 13,214.91 and 5,327.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,575.89, 13,214.91 and 5,327.27 is: 7,351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,575.89 : 13,214.91 = 5,327.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,575.89/13,214.91 = 5,327.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,575.89x = 13,214.91 × 5,327.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,575.89x = 70,399,397.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,399,397.05/9,575.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,351.74

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