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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,461.66, 13,057.35 and 5,270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,461.66, 13,057.35 and 5,270.18 is: 7,272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,461.66 : 13,057.35 = 5,270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,461.66/13,057.35 = 5,270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,461.66x = 13,057.35 × 5,270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,461.66x = 68,814,584.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,814,584.82/9,461.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.99

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