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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,461.36, 13,056.68 and 5,269.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,461.36, 13,056.68 and 5,269.61 is: 7,272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,461.36 : 13,056.68 = 5,269.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,461.36/13,056.68 = 5,269.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,461.36x = 13,056.68 × 5,269.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,461.36x = 68,803,611.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,803,611.49/9,461.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.06

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