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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.92, 13,062.88 and 5,273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.92, 13,062.88 and 5,273.92 is: 7,277.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.92 : 13,062.88 = 5,273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.92/13,062.88 = 5,273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.92x = 13,062.88 × 5,273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.92x = 68,892,584.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,892,584.09/9,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.96

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