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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.51, 13,052.61 and 5,266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.51, 13,052.61 and 5,266.76 is: 7,268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.51 : 13,052.61 = 5,266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.51/13,052.61 = 5,266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.51x = 13,052.61 × 5,266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.51x = 68,744,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,744,898.98/9,458.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.05

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