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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.28, 13,048.86 and 5,264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.28, 13,048.86 and 5,264.92 is: 7,265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.28 : 13,048.86 = 5,264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.28/13,048.86 = 5,264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.28x = 13,048.86 × 5,264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.28x = 68,701,203.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,701,203.99/9,456.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.14

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