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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.83, 13,065.70 and 5,218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.83, 13,065.70 and 5,218.98 is: 7,202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.83 : 13,065.70 = 5,218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.83/13,065.70 = 5,218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.83x = 13,065.70 × 5,218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.83x = 68,189,535.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,189,535.56/9,467.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.23

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