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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.17, 13,072.23 and 5,223.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.17, 13,072.23 and 5,223.57 is: 7,208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.17 : 13,072.23 = 5,223.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.17/13,072.23 = 5,223.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.17x = 13,072.23 × 5,223.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.17x = 68,283,708.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,283,708.46/9,473.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.12

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