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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,468.92, 13,067.17 and 5,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,468.92, 13,067.17 and 5,277.44 is: 7,282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,468.92 : 13,067.17 = 5,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,468.92/13,067.17 = 5,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,468.92x = 13,067.17 × 5,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,468.92x = 68,961,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,961,127.12/9,468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,282.90

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