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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,463.79, 13,059.86 and 5,215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,463.79, 13,059.86 and 5,215.24 is: 7,196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,463.79 : 13,059.86 = 5,215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,463.79/13,059.86 = 5,215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,463.79x = 13,059.86 × 5,215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,463.79x = 68,110,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,110,331.25/9,463.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,196.94

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