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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.96, 13,060.44 and 5,272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.96, 13,060.44 and 5,272.56 is: 7,277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.96 : 13,060.44 = 5,272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.96/13,060.44 = 5,272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.96x = 13,060.44 × 5,272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.96x = 68,861,953.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,861,953.53/9,462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.00

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