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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.20, 13,066.56 and 5,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.20, 13,066.56 and 5,277 is: 7,281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.20 : 13,066.56 = 5,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.20/13,066.56 = 5,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.20x = 13,066.56 × 5,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.20x = 68,952,237.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,952,237.12/9,469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.74

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