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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.32, 13,050.24 and 5,264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.32, 13,050.24 and 5,264.48 is: 7,265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.32 : 13,050.24 = 5,264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.32/13,050.24 = 5,264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.32x = 13,050.24 × 5,264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.32x = 68,702,727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,702,727.48/9,456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.27

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