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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.44, 13,210.04 and 5,323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.44, 13,210.04 and 5,323.56 is: 7,346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.44 : 13,210.04 = 5,323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.44/13,210.04 = 5,323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.44x = 13,210.04 × 5,323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.44x = 70,324,440.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,324,440.54/9,572.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.55

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