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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.29, 13,051.10 and 5,265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.29, 13,051.10 and 5,265.54 is: 7,266.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.29 : 13,051.10 = 5,265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.29/13,051.10 = 5,265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.29x = 13,051.10 × 5,265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.29x = 68,721,121.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,721,121.72/9,457.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.47

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