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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.30, 13,052.35 and 5,209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.30, 13,052.35 and 5,209.28 is: 7,188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.30 : 13,052.35 = 5,209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.30/13,052.35 = 5,209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.30x = 13,052.35 × 5,209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.30x = 67,993,345.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,993,345.81/9,458.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,188.75

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