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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.64, 13,209.37 and 5,323.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.64, 13,209.37 and 5,323.51 is: 7,345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.64 : 13,209.37 = 5,323.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.64/13,209.37 = 5,323.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.64x = 13,209.37 × 5,323.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.64x = 70,320,213.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,320,213.29/9,572.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,345.96

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