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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.23, 13,052.35 and 5,209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.23, 13,052.35 and 5,209.32 is: 7,188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.23 : 13,052.35 = 5,209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.23/13,052.35 = 5,209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.23x = 13,052.35 × 5,209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.23x = 67,993,867.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,993,867.90/9,458.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,188.86

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