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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.62, 13,216.26 and 5,328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.62, 13,216.26 and 5,328.54 is: 7,352.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.62 : 13,216.26 = 5,328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.62/13,216.26 = 5,328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.62x = 13,216.26 × 5,328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.62x = 70,423,370.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,423,370.06/9,577.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.91

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