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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.24, 13,057.76 and 5,213.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.24, 13,057.76 and 5,213.21 is: 7,194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.24 : 13,057.76 = 5,213.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.24/13,057.76 = 5,213.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.24x = 13,057.76 × 5,213.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.24x = 68,072,753.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,072,753.65/9,462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,194.15

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