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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.36, 13,062.24 and 5,273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.36, 13,062.24 and 5,273.76 is: 7,277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.36 : 13,062.24 = 5,273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.36/13,062.24 = 5,273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.36x = 13,062.24 × 5,273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.36x = 68,887,118.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,887,118.82/9,465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.81

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