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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.79, 13,062.61 and 5,217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.79, 13,062.61 and 5,217.24 is: 7,199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.79 : 13,062.61 = 5,217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.79/13,062.61 = 5,217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.79x = 13,062.61 × 5,217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.79x = 68,150,771.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,150,771.40/9,465.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,199.69

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