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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,459.91, 13,054.73 and 5,268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,459.91, 13,054.73 and 5,268.16 is: 7,270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,459.91 : 13,054.73 = 5,268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,459.91/13,054.73 = 5,268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,459.91x = 13,054.73 × 5,268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,459.91x = 68,774,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,774,406.40/9,459.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.09

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