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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.98, 13,063.04 and 5,274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.98, 13,063.04 and 5,274.24 is: 7,278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.98 : 13,063.04 = 5,274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.98/13,063.04 = 5,274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.98x = 13,063.04 × 5,274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.98x = 68,897,608.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,897,608.09/9,465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,278.44

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