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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,459, 13,053.30 and 5,210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,459, 13,053.30 and 5,210.28 is: 7,190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,459 : 13,053.30 = 5,210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,459/13,053.30 = 5,210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,459x = 13,053.30 × 5,210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,459x = 68,011,347.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,011,347.92/9,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,190.12

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