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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.37, 13,063.53 and 5,217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.37, 13,063.53 and 5,217.44 is: 7,200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.37 : 13,063.53 = 5,217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.37/13,063.53 = 5,217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.37x = 13,063.53 × 5,217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.37x = 68,158,094.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,158,094.19/9,466.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,200.02

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