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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.56, 13,063.68 and 5,217.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.56, 13,063.68 and 5,217.66 is: 7,200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.56 : 13,063.68 = 5,217.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.56/13,063.68 = 5,217.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.56x = 13,063.68 × 5,217.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.56x = 68,161,840.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,161,840.59/9,466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,200.28

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