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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.19, 13,049.43 and 5,207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.19, 13,049.43 and 5,207.16 is: 7,185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.19 : 13,049.43 = 5,207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.19/13,049.43 = 5,207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.19x = 13,049.43 × 5,207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.19x = 67,950,469.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,950,469.92/9,456.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,185.82

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