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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.76, 13,221.45 and 5,332.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.76, 13,221.45 and 5,332.21 is: 7,358.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.76 : 13,221.45 = 5,332.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.76/13,221.45 = 5,332.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.76x = 13,221.45 × 5,332.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.76x = 70,499,547.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,499,547.90/9,580.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,358.45

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