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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,463.31, 13,058.85 and 5,214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,463.31, 13,058.85 and 5,214.22 is: 7,195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,463.31 : 13,058.85 = 5,214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,463.31/13,058.85 = 5,214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,463.31x = 13,058.85 × 5,214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,463.31x = 68,091,716.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,091,716.85/9,463.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,195.34

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