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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.49, 13,064.96 and 5,160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.49, 13,064.96 and 5,160.62 is: 7,121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.49 : 13,064.96 = 5,160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.49/13,064.96 = 5,160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.49x = 13,064.96 × 5,160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.49x = 67,423,228.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,423,228.55/9,467.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,121.56

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