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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,468.97, 13,068.36 and 5,694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,468.97, 13,068.36 and 5,694.12 is: 7,858.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,468.97 : 13,068.36 = 5,694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,468.97/13,068.36 = 5,694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,468.97x = 13,068.36 × 5,694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,468.97x = 74,412,810.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,412,810.04/9,468.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,858.60

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