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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.63, 13,209.93 and 5,323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.63, 13,209.93 and 5,323.37 is: 7,346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.63 : 13,209.93 = 5,323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.63/13,209.93 = 5,323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.63x = 13,209.93 × 5,323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.63x = 70,321,279.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,321,279.01/9,572.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.08

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