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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.26, 13,057.78 and 5,270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.26, 13,057.78 and 5,270.52 is: 7,273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.26 : 13,057.78 = 5,270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.26/13,057.78 = 5,270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.26x = 13,057.78 × 5,270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.26x = 68,821,290.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,821,290.65/9,462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.24

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