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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.96, 13,045.04 and 5,261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.96, 13,045.04 and 5,261.22 is: 7,260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.96 : 13,045.04 = 5,261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.96/13,045.04 = 5,261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.96x = 13,045.04 × 5,261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.96x = 68,632,825.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,632,825.35/9,452.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,260.46

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