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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.54, 13,061.66 and 5,215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.54, 13,061.66 and 5,215.60 is: 7,197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.54 : 13,061.66 = 5,215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.54/13,061.66 = 5,215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.54x = 13,061.66 × 5,215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.54x = 68,124,302.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,124,302.51/9,464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,197.85

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