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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,461.02, 13,055.70 and 5,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,461.02, 13,055.70 and 5,269 is: 7,270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,461.02 : 13,055.70 = 5,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,461.02/13,055.70 = 5,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,461.02x = 13,055.70 × 5,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,461.02x = 68,790,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,790,483.30/9,461.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.94

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