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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.97, 13,046.57 and 5,262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.97, 13,046.57 and 5,262.22 is: 7,261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.97 : 13,046.57 = 5,262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.97/13,046.57 = 5,262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.97x = 13,046.57 × 5,262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.97x = 68,653,921.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,653,921.59/9,453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.91

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