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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.19, 13,063.10 and 5,486.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.19, 13,063.10 and 5,486.47 is: 7,571.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.19 : 13,063.10 = 5,486.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.19/13,063.10 = 5,486.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.19x = 13,063.10 × 5,486.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.19x = 71,670,246.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,670,246.17/9,465.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,571.98

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