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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.26, 13,062.30 and 5,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.26, 13,062.30 and 5,273.60 is: 7,277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.26 : 13,062.30 = 5,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.26/13,062.30 = 5,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.26x = 13,062.30 × 5,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.26x = 68,885,345.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,885,345.28/9,465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.70

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