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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.46, 13,064.97 and 5,275.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.46, 13,064.97 and 5,275.71 is: 7,280.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.46 : 13,064.97 = 5,275.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.46/13,064.97 = 5,275.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.46x = 13,064.97 × 5,275.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.46x = 68,926,992.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,926,992.88/9,467.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.41

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