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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.47, 14,358.69 and 5,217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.47, 14,358.69 and 5,217.59 is: 7,826.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.47 : 14,358.69 = 5,217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.47/14,358.69 = 5,217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.47x = 14,358.69 × 5,217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.47x = 74,917,793.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,917,793.25/9,572.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,826.38

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