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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,461.53, 13,056.96 and 5,269.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,461.53, 13,056.96 and 5,269.78 is: 7,272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,461.53 : 13,056.96 = 5,269.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,461.53/13,056.96 = 5,269.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,461.53x = 13,056.96 × 5,269.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,461.53x = 68,807,306.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,807,306.67/9,461.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.32

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