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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,468.37, 13,066.29 and 5,219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,468.37, 13,066.29 and 5,219.44 is: 7,202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,468.37 : 13,066.29 = 5,219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,468.37/13,066.29 = 5,219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,468.37x = 13,066.29 × 5,219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,468.37x = 68,198,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,198,716.68/9,468.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.79

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