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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.99, 13,073.81 and 5,166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.99, 13,073.81 and 5,166.92 is: 7,130.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.99 : 13,073.81 = 5,166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.99/13,073.81 = 5,166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.99x = 13,073.81 × 5,166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.99x = 67,551,239.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,551,239.16/9,473.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.18

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