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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.92, 13,064.28 and 5,217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.92, 13,064.28 and 5,217.84 is: 7,200.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.92 : 13,064.28 = 5,217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.92/13,064.28 = 5,217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.92x = 13,064.28 × 5,217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.92x = 68,167,322.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,167,322.76/9,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,200.58

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