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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.90, 13,050.32 and 5,265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.90, 13,050.32 and 5,265.14 is: 7,265.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.90 : 13,050.32 = 5,265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.90/13,050.32 = 5,265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.90x = 13,050.32 × 5,265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.90x = 68,711,761.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,711,761.84/9,456.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.78

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