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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.37, 13,208.45 and 5,379.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.37, 13,208.45 and 5,379.81 is: 7,423.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.37 : 13,208.45 = 5,379.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.37/13,208.45 = 5,379.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.37x = 13,208.45 × 5,379.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.37x = 71,058,924.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,058,924.50/9,572.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,423.34

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