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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,450.87, 13,042.22 and 5,259.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,450.87, 13,042.22 and 5,259.03 is: 7,257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,450.87 : 13,042.22 = 5,259.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,450.87/13,042.22 = 5,259.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,450.87x = 13,042.22 × 5,259.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,450.87x = 68,589,399.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,589,399.95/9,450.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,257.47

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