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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,463.84, 13,058.22 and 5,271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,463.84, 13,058.22 and 5,271.28 is: 7,273.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,463.84 : 13,058.22 = 5,271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,463.84/13,058.22 = 5,271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,463.84x = 13,058.22 × 5,271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,463.84x = 68,833,533.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,833,533.92/9,463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.32

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