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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.44, 13,065.26 and 5,218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.44, 13,065.26 and 5,218.78 is: 7,202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.44 : 13,065.26 = 5,218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.44/13,065.26 = 5,218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.44x = 13,065.26 × 5,218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.44x = 68,184,717.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,184,717.58/9,467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.02

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