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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.41, 13,051.28 and 5,265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.41, 13,051.28 and 5,265.66 is: 7,266.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.41 : 13,051.28 = 5,265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.41/13,051.28 = 5,265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.41x = 13,051.28 × 5,265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.41x = 68,723,576.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,723,576.72/9,457.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.64

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