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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.75, 13,055.93 and 5,269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.75, 13,055.93 and 5,269.09 is: 7,271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.75 : 13,055.93 = 5,269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.75/13,055.93 = 5,269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.75x = 13,055.93 × 5,269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.75x = 68,792,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,792,870.20/9,460.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.40

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