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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.59, 13,071.11 and 5,492.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.59, 13,071.11 and 5,492.25 is: 7,578.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.59 : 13,071.11 = 5,492.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.59/13,071.11 = 5,492.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.59x = 13,071.11 × 5,492.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.59x = 71,789,776.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,789,776.44/9,472.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,578.69

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