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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.36, 13,046.22 and 5,261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.36, 13,046.22 and 5,261.88 is: 7,261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.36 : 13,046.22 = 5,261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.36/13,046.22 = 5,261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.36x = 13,046.22 × 5,261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.36x = 68,647,644.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,647,644.09/9,453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.72

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