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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.26, 13,061.93 and 5,273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.26, 13,061.93 and 5,273.51 is: 7,277.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.26 : 13,061.93 = 5,273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.26/13,061.93 = 5,273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.26x = 13,061.93 × 5,273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.26x = 68,882,126.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,882,126.80/9,465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.37

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