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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.23, 13,069.68 and 5,222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.23, 13,069.68 and 5,222.06 is: 7,206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.23 : 13,069.68 = 5,222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.23/13,069.68 = 5,222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.23x = 13,069.68 × 5,222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.23x = 68,250,587.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,250,587.79/9,471.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,206.10

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