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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.94, 13,074.31 and 5,225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.94, 13,074.31 and 5,225.12 is: 7,210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.94 : 13,074.31 = 5,225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.94/13,074.31 = 5,225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.94x = 13,074.31 × 5,225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.94x = 68,314,847.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,314,847.24/9,473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.82

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