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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,578, 13,217.40 and 5,329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,578, 13,217.40 and 5,329.08 is: 7,354.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,578 : 13,217.40 = 5,329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,578/13,217.40 = 5,329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,578x = 13,217.40 × 5,329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,578x = 70,436,581.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,436,581.99/9,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.00

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