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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.26, 13,050.88 and 5,265.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.26, 13,050.88 and 5,265.51 is: 7,266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.26 : 13,050.88 = 5,265.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.26/13,050.88 = 5,265.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.26x = 13,050.88 × 5,265.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.26x = 68,719,539.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,719,539.15/9,457.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.33

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