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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.19, 13,035.56 and 5,197.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.19, 13,035.56 and 5,197.01 is: 7,171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.19 : 13,035.56 = 5,197.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.19/13,035.56 = 5,197.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.19x = 13,035.56 × 5,197.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.19x = 67,745,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,745,935.68/9,446.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,171.77

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