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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.88, 13,044.84 and 5,261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.88, 13,044.84 and 5,261.04 is: 7,260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.88 : 13,044.84 = 5,261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.88/13,044.84 = 5,261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.88x = 13,044.84 × 5,261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.88x = 68,629,425.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,629,425.03/9,452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,260.16

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