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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.37, 13,068.87 and 5,221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.37, 13,068.87 and 5,221.33 is: 7,205.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.37 : 13,068.87 = 5,221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.37/13,068.87 = 5,221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.37x = 13,068.87 × 5,221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.37x = 68,236,856.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,236,856.89/9,470.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.30

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