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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.16, 13,058.04 and 5,270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.16, 13,058.04 and 5,270.68 is: 7,273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.16 : 13,058.04 = 5,270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.16/13,058.04 = 5,270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.16x = 13,058.04 × 5,270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.16x = 68,824,750.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,824,750.27/9,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.68

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