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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.47, 13,058.20 and 5,270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.47, 13,058.20 and 5,270.72 is: 7,273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.47 : 13,058.20 = 5,270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.47/13,058.20 = 5,270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.47x = 13,058.20 × 5,270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.47x = 68,826,115.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,826,115.90/9,462.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.59

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