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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,459.44, 13,052.20 and 5,267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,459.44, 13,052.20 and 5,267.68 is: 7,268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,459.44 : 13,052.20 = 5,267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,459.44/13,052.20 = 5,267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,459.44x = 13,052.20 × 5,267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,459.44x = 68,754,812.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,754,812.90/9,459.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.38

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