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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.47, 13,064.25 and 5,217.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.47, 13,064.25 and 5,217.81 is: 7,200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.47 : 13,064.25 = 5,217.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.47/13,064.25 = 5,217.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.47x = 13,064.25 × 5,217.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.47x = 68,166,774.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,166,774.29/9,467.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,200.10

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