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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.88, 13,066.26 and 5,218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.88, 13,066.26 and 5,218.92 is: 7,202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.88 : 13,066.26 = 5,218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.88/13,066.26 = 5,218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.88x = 13,066.26 × 5,218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.88x = 68,191,765.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,191,765.64/9,467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.43

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