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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.32, 13,049.82 and 5,207.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.32, 13,049.82 and 5,207.47 is: 7,186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.32 : 13,049.82 = 5,207.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.32/13,049.82 = 5,207.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.32x = 13,049.82 × 5,207.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.32x = 67,956,513.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,956,513.53/9,456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,186.36

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