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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.88, 13,068.50 and 5,221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.88, 13,068.50 and 5,221.10 is: 7,205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.88 : 13,068.50 = 5,221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.88/13,068.50 = 5,221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.88x = 13,068.50 × 5,221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.88x = 68,231,853.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,231,853.90/9,469.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.15

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