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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.72, 13,055.60 and 5,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.72, 13,055.60 and 5,268.88 is: 7,270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.72 : 13,055.60 = 5,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.72/13,055.60 = 5,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.72x = 13,055.60 × 5,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.72x = 68,788,389.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,788,389.73/9,460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.95

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