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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.69, 13,051.51 and 5,208.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.69, 13,051.51 and 5,208.67 is: 7,187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.69 : 13,051.51 = 5,208.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.69/13,051.51 = 5,208.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.69x = 13,051.51 × 5,208.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.69x = 67,981,008.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,981,008.59/9,457.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,187.91

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