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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.22, 13,059.72 and 5,214.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.22, 13,059.72 and 5,214.33 is: 7,195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.22 : 13,059.72 = 5,214.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.22/13,059.72 = 5,214.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.22x = 13,059.72 × 5,214.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.22x = 68,097,689.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,097,689.79/9,464.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,195.28

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