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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.98, 13,069.95 and 5,279.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.98, 13,069.95 and 5,279.23 is: 7,285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.98 : 13,069.95 = 5,279.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.98/13,069.95 = 5,279.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.98x = 13,069.95 × 5,279.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.98x = 68,999,272.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,999,272.14/9,470.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,285.34

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