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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.97, 13,056.14 and 5,269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.97, 13,056.14 and 5,269.22 is: 7,271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.97 : 13,056.14 = 5,269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.97/13,056.14 = 5,269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.97x = 13,056.14 × 5,269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.97x = 68,795,641.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,795,641.22/9,460.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.52

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