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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.89, 13,079.58 and 5,229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.89, 13,079.58 and 5,229.11 is: 7,216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.89 : 13,079.58 = 5,229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.89/13,079.58 = 5,229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.89x = 13,079.58 × 5,229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.89x = 68,394,502.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,394,502.09/9,477.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,216.21

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