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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.28, 13,050.24 and 5,265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.28, 13,050.24 and 5,265.92 is: 7,266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.28 : 13,050.24 = 5,265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.28/13,050.24 = 5,265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.28x = 13,050.24 × 5,265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.28x = 68,721,519.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,721,519.82/9,457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.52

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