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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.78, 13,058.58 and 5,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.78, 13,058.58 and 5,271 is: 7,273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.78 : 13,058.58 = 5,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.78/13,058.58 = 5,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.78x = 13,058.58 × 5,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.78x = 68,831,775.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,831,775.18/9,462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.95

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