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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.34, 13,050.09 and 5,265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.34, 13,050.09 and 5,265.78 is: 7,265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.34 : 13,050.09 = 5,265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.34/13,050.09 = 5,265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.34x = 13,050.09 × 5,265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.34x = 68,718,902.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,718,902.92/9,458.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.43

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