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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.17, 13,071.70 and 5,223.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.17, 13,071.70 and 5,223.41 is: 7,208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.17 : 13,071.70 = 5,223.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.17/13,071.70 = 5,223.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.17x = 13,071.70 × 5,223.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.17x = 68,278,838.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,278,838.69/9,472.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.36

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