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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,468.54, 13,066.65 and 5,277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,468.54, 13,066.65 and 5,277.06 is: 7,282.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,468.54 : 13,066.65 = 5,277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,468.54/13,066.65 = 5,277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,468.54x = 13,066.65 × 5,277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,468.54x = 68,953,496.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,953,496.05/9,468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,282.38

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