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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.58, 13,052.94 and 5,266.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.58, 13,052.94 and 5,266.83 is: 7,268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.58 : 13,052.94 = 5,266.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.58/13,052.94 = 5,266.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.58x = 13,052.94 × 5,266.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.58x = 68,747,615.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,747,615.98/9,458.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.28

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