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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.76, 13,046.05 and 5,262.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.76, 13,046.05 and 5,262.01 is: 7,261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.76 : 13,046.05 = 5,262.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.76/13,046.05 = 5,262.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.76x = 13,046.05 × 5,262.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.76x = 68,648,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,648,445.56/9,453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.50

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