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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.04, 13,060.20 and 5,215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.04, 13,060.20 and 5,215.50 is: 7,197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.04 : 13,060.20 = 5,215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.04/13,060.20 = 5,215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.04x = 13,060.20 × 5,215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.04x = 68,115,407.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,115,407.80/9,464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,197.29

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