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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.90, 13,058.73 and 5,271.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.90, 13,058.73 and 5,271.06 is: 7,274.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.90 : 13,058.73 = 5,271.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.90/13,058.73 = 5,271.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.90x = 13,058.73 × 5,271.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.90x = 68,833,349.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,833,349.35/9,462.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,274.02

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