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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.94, 13,052.28 and 5,209.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.94, 13,052.28 and 5,209.17 is: 7,188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.94 : 13,052.28 = 5,209.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.94/13,052.28 = 5,209.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.94x = 13,052.28 × 5,209.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.94x = 67,991,545.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,991,545.41/9,457.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,188.84

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