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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.46, 13,063.63 and 5,217.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.46, 13,063.63 and 5,217.69 is: 7,200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.46 : 13,063.63 = 5,217.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.46/13,063.63 = 5,217.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.46x = 13,063.63 × 5,217.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.46x = 68,161,945.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,161,945.53/9,466.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,200.37

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