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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.20, 13,063.80 and 5,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.20, 13,063.80 and 5,275 is: 7,278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.20 : 13,063.80 = 5,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.20/13,063.80 = 5,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.20x = 13,063.80 × 5,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.20x = 68,911,545
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,911,545/9,467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,278.98

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