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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.84, 13,041.66 and 5,259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.84, 13,041.66 and 5,259.28 is: 7,256.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.84 : 13,041.66 = 5,259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.84/13,041.66 = 5,259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.84x = 13,041.66 × 5,259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.84x = 68,589,741.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,589,741.60/9,451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,256.76

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