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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.74, 13,069.62 and 5,221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.74, 13,069.62 and 5,221.70 is: 7,205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.74 : 13,069.62 = 5,221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.74/13,069.62 = 5,221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.74x = 13,069.62 × 5,221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.74x = 68,245,634.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,245,634.75/9,470.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.95

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