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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.92, 13,065.66 and 5,218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.92, 13,065.66 and 5,218.84 is: 7,201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.92 : 13,065.66 = 5,218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.92/13,065.66 = 5,218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.92x = 13,065.66 × 5,218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.92x = 68,187,589.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,187,589.03/9,467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,201.96

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