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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.20, 13,062.42 and 5,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.20, 13,062.42 and 5,274 is: 7,277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.20 : 13,062.42 = 5,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.20/13,062.42 = 5,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.20x = 13,062.42 × 5,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.20x = 68,891,203.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,891,203.08/9,466.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.60

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