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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.55, 13,152.17 and 5,223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.55, 13,152.17 and 5,223.63 is: 7,208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.55 : 13,152.17 = 5,223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.55/13,152.17 = 5,223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.55x = 13,152.17 × 5,223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.55x = 68,702,043.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,702,043.66/9,530.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.61

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