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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.90, 13,035.58 and 5,197.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.90, 13,035.58 and 5,197.07 is: 7,172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.90 : 13,035.58 = 5,197.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.90/13,035.58 = 5,197.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.90x = 13,035.58 × 5,197.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.90x = 67,746,756.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,746,756.57/9,445.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,172.08

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