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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.91, 13,053.35 and 5,267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.91, 13,053.35 and 5,267.16 is: 7,268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.91 : 13,053.35 = 5,267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.91/13,053.35 = 5,267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.91x = 13,053.35 × 5,267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.91x = 68,754,096.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,754,096.15/9,458.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.71

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