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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.07, 13,062.74 and 5,217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.07, 13,062.74 and 5,217.14 is: 7,199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.07 : 13,062.74 = 5,217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.07/13,062.74 = 5,217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.07x = 13,062.74 × 5,217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.07x = 68,150,149.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,150,149.93/9,466.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,199.42

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