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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.55, 13,073.60 and 5,224.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.55, 13,073.60 and 5,224.77 is: 7,210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.55 : 13,073.60 = 5,224.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.55/13,073.60 = 5,224.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.55x = 13,073.60 × 5,224.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.55x = 68,306,526.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,306,526.95/9,473.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.24

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