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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,468.64, 13,066.72 and 5,219.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,468.64, 13,066.72 and 5,219.77 is: 7,203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,468.64 : 13,066.72 = 5,219.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,468.64/13,066.72 = 5,219.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,468.64x = 13,066.72 × 5,219.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,468.64x = 68,205,273.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,205,273.05/9,468.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,203.28

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