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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,455.36, 13,048.70 and 5,206.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,455.36, 13,048.70 and 5,206.19 is: 7,184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,455.36 : 13,048.70 = 5,206.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,455.36/13,048.70 = 5,206.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,455.36x = 13,048.70 × 5,206.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,455.36x = 67,933,920.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,933,920.18/9,455.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,184.70

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