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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.75, 13,059 and 5,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.75, 13,059 and 5,271 is: 7,274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.75 : 13,059 = 5,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.75/13,059 = 5,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.75x = 13,059 × 5,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.75x = 68,833,989
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,833,989/9,462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,274.21

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