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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,463.94, 13,060.59 and 5,272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,463.94, 13,060.59 and 5,272.46 is: 7,276.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,463.94 : 13,060.59 = 5,272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,463.94/13,060.59 = 5,272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,463.94x = 13,060.59 × 5,272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,463.94x = 68,861,438.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,861,438.35/9,463.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.19

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