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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.42, 13,058.01 and 5,270.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.42, 13,058.01 and 5,270.67 is: 7,273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.42 : 13,058.01 = 5,270.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.42/13,058.01 = 5,270.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.42x = 13,058.01 × 5,270.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.42x = 68,824,461.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,824,461.57/9,462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.45

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