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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.58, 13,972.19 and 5,165.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.58, 13,972.19 and 5,165.49 is: 7,740.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.58 : 13,972.19 = 5,165.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.58/13,972.19 = 5,165.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.58x = 13,972.19 × 5,165.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.58x = 72,173,181.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,173,181.90/9,323.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,740.93

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