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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.74, 13,074.84 and 5,167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.74, 13,074.84 and 5,167.67 is: 7,131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.74 : 13,074.84 = 5,167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.74/13,074.84 = 5,167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.74x = 13,074.84 × 5,167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.74x = 67,566,393.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,566,393.05/9,474.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.22

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