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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.35, 13,035.56 and 5,197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.35, 13,035.56 and 5,197.14 is: 7,171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.35 : 13,035.56 = 5,197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.35/13,035.56 = 5,197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.35x = 13,035.56 × 5,197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.35x = 67,747,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,747,630.30/9,446.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,171.83

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