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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.28, 13,209.73 and 5,323.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.28, 13,209.73 and 5,323.23 is: 7,346.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.28 : 13,209.73 = 5,323.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.28/13,209.73 = 5,323.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.28x = 13,209.73 × 5,323.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.28x = 70,318,364.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,318,364.98/9,572.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.04

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