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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.68, 13,046.28 and 5,262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.68, 13,046.28 and 5,262.20 is: 7,261.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.68 : 13,046.28 = 5,262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.68/13,046.28 = 5,262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.68x = 13,046.28 × 5,262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.68x = 68,652,134.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,652,134.62/9,453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.95

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