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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.50, 13,055.49 and 5,269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.50, 13,055.49 and 5,269.02 is: 7,271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.50 : 13,055.49 = 5,269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.50/13,055.49 = 5,269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.50x = 13,055.49 × 5,269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.50x = 68,789,637.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,789,637.92/9,460.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.25

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