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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.92, 13,067.15 and 5,278.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.92, 13,067.15 and 5,278.17 is: 7,283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.92 : 13,067.15 = 5,278.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.92/13,067.15 = 5,278.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.92x = 13,067.15 × 5,278.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.92x = 68,970,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,970,612.72/9,469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.13

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