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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.37, 13,060.65 and 5,215.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.37, 13,060.65 and 5,215.83 is: 7,197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.37 : 13,060.65 = 5,215.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.37/13,060.65 = 5,215.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.37x = 13,060.65 × 5,215.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.37x = 68,122,130.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,122,130.09/9,464.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,197.75

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