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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.52, 13,058.36 and 5,270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.52, 13,058.36 and 5,270.84 is: 7,273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.52 : 13,058.36 = 5,270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.52/13,058.36 = 5,270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.52x = 13,058.36 × 5,270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.52x = 68,828,526.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,828,526.22/9,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.81

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