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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.25, 13,061.12 and 5,272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.25, 13,061.12 and 5,272.50 is: 7,276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.25 : 13,061.12 = 5,272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.25/13,061.12 = 5,272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.25x = 13,061.12 × 5,272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.25x = 68,864,728.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,864,728.84/9,464.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.30

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