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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.02, 13,050.18 and 5,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.02, 13,050.18 and 5,265 is: 7,265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.02 : 13,050.18 = 5,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.02/13,050.18 = 5,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.02x = 13,050.18 × 5,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.02x = 68,709,197.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,709,197.70/9,457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.42

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