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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,450.41, 13,041.61 and 5,258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,450.41, 13,041.61 and 5,258.66 is: 7,256.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,450.41 : 13,041.61 = 5,258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,450.41/13,041.61 = 5,258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,450.41x = 13,041.61 × 5,258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,450.41x = 68,581,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,581,314.49/9,450.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,256.97

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