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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.62, 13,076.05 and 5,226.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.62, 13,076.05 and 5,226.67 is: 7,212.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.62 : 13,076.05 = 5,226.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.62/13,076.05 = 5,226.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.62x = 13,076.05 × 5,226.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.62x = 68,344,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,344,198.25/9,475.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,212.64

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