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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.17, 13,073.75 and 5,225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.17, 13,073.75 and 5,225.27 is: 7,210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.17 : 13,073.75 = 5,225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.17/13,073.75 = 5,225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.17x = 13,073.75 × 5,225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.17x = 68,313,867.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,313,867.92/9,474.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.54

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