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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.88, 13,056.41 and 5,269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.88, 13,056.41 and 5,269.13 is: 7,271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.88 : 13,056.41 = 5,269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.88/13,056.41 = 5,269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.88x = 13,056.41 × 5,269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.88x = 68,795,869.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,795,869.51/9,460.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.62

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