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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.95, 13,072.62 and 5,223.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.95, 13,072.62 and 5,223.89 is: 7,208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.95 : 13,072.62 = 5,223.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.95/13,072.62 = 5,223.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.95x = 13,072.62 × 5,223.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.95x = 68,289,981.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,289,981.16/9,472.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.95

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