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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.33, 13,057.48 and 5,212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.33, 13,057.48 and 5,212.56 is: 7,193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.33 : 13,057.48 = 5,212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.33/13,057.48 = 5,212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.33x = 13,057.48 × 5,212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.33x = 68,062,953.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,062,953.43/9,462.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,193.04

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