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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.04, 13,059.36 and 5,271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.04, 13,059.36 and 5,271.48 is: 7,274.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.04 : 13,059.36 = 5,271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.04/13,059.36 = 5,271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.04x = 13,059.36 × 5,271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.04x = 68,842,155.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,842,155.05/9,464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,274.08

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