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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.75, 13,082.46 and 5,288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.75, 13,082.46 and 5,288 is: 7,297.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.75 : 13,082.46 = 5,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.75/13,082.46 = 5,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.75x = 13,082.46 × 5,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.75x = 69,180,048.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,180,048.48/9,479.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,297.67

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