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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.34, 13,068.50 and 5,221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.34, 13,068.50 and 5,221.22 is: 7,204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.34 : 13,068.50 = 5,221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.34/13,068.50 = 5,221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.34x = 13,068.50 × 5,221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.34x = 68,233,422.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,233,422.12/9,470.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,204.96

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