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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.32, 13,064.62 and 5,275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.32, 13,064.62 and 5,275.48 is: 7,280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.32 : 13,064.62 = 5,275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.32/13,064.62 = 5,275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.32x = 13,064.62 × 5,275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.32x = 68,922,141.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,922,141.52/9,467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.01

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