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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.84, 13,075.74 and 5,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.84, 13,075.74 and 5,283 is: 7,290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.84 : 13,075.74 = 5,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.84/13,075.74 = 5,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.84x = 13,075.74 × 5,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.84x = 69,079,134.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,079,134.42/9,474.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,290.80

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