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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.92, 13,062.84 and 5,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.92, 13,062.84 and 5,274.20 is: 7,278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.92 : 13,062.84 = 5,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.92/13,062.84 = 5,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.92x = 13,062.84 × 5,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.92x = 68,896,030.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,896,030.73/9,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,278.32

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