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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.89, 13,074.03 and 5,225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.89, 13,074.03 and 5,225.11 is: 7,210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.89 : 13,074.03 = 5,225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.89/13,074.03 = 5,225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.89x = 13,074.03 × 5,225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.89x = 68,313,244.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,313,244.89/9,473.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.69

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