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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.44, 13,042.32 and 5,259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.44, 13,042.32 and 5,259.72 is: 7,258.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.44 : 13,042.32 = 5,259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.44/13,042.32 = 5,259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.44x = 13,042.32 × 5,259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.44x = 68,598,951.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,598,951.35/9,451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,258.04

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