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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.34, 13,042.35 and 5,259.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.34, 13,042.35 and 5,259.78 is: 7,257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.34 : 13,042.35 = 5,259.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.34/13,042.35 = 5,259.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.34x = 13,042.35 × 5,259.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.34x = 68,599,891.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,599,891.68/9,452.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,257.45

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