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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.01, 13,073.96 and 5,225.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.01, 13,073.96 and 5,225.46 is: 7,211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.01 : 13,073.96 = 5,225.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.01/13,073.96 = 5,225.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.01x = 13,073.96 × 5,225.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.01x = 68,317,474.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,317,474.64/9,474.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.04

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