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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,448.66, 13,038.60 and 5,199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,448.66, 13,038.60 and 5,199 is: 7,174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,448.66 : 13,038.60 = 5,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,448.66/13,038.60 = 5,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,448.66x = 13,038.60 × 5,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,448.66x = 67,787,681.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,787,681.40/9,448.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,174.32

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