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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.42, 13,072.04 and 5,223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.42, 13,072.04 and 5,223.64 is: 7,208.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.42 : 13,072.04 = 5,223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.42/13,072.04 = 5,223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.42x = 13,072.04 × 5,223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.42x = 68,283,565.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,283,565.67/9,472.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.67

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