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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,461.08, 13,056.29 and 5,212.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,461.08, 13,056.29 and 5,212.13 is: 7,192.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,461.08 : 13,056.29 = 5,212.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,461.08/13,056.29 = 5,212.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,461.08x = 13,056.29 × 5,212.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,461.08x = 68,051,126.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,051,126.47/9,461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,192.75

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