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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,461.01, 13,056.06 and 5,269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,461.01, 13,056.06 and 5,269.26 is: 7,271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,461.01 : 13,056.06 = 5,269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,461.01/13,056.06 = 5,269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,461.01x = 13,056.06 × 5,269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,461.01x = 68,795,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,795,774.72/9,461.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.50

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