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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.28, 13,217.85 and 5,385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.28, 13,217.85 and 5,385.50 is: 7,432.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.28 : 13,217.85 = 5,385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.28/13,217.85 = 5,385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.28x = 13,217.85 × 5,385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.28x = 71,184,731.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,184,731.18/9,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.67

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