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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.02, 13,057.08 and 5,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.02, 13,057.08 and 5,270 is: 7,272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.02 : 13,057.08 = 5,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.02/13,057.08 = 5,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.02x = 13,057.08 × 5,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.02x = 68,810,811.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,810,811.60/9,462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.32

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