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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.86, 13,062.98 and 5,217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.86, 13,062.98 and 5,217.08 is: 7,199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.86 : 13,062.98 = 5,217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.86/13,062.98 = 5,217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.86x = 13,062.98 × 5,217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.86x = 68,150,520.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,150,520.30/9,465.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,199.61

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