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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.40, 13,058.04 and 5,270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.40, 13,058.04 and 5,270.56 is: 7,273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.40 : 13,058.04 = 5,270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.40/13,058.04 = 5,270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.40x = 13,058.04 × 5,270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.40x = 68,823,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,823,183.30/9,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.33

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