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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.54, 13,068.03 and 5,278.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.54, 13,068.03 and 5,278.06 is: 7,283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.54 : 13,068.03 = 5,278.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.54/13,068.03 = 5,278.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.54x = 13,068.03 × 5,278.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.54x = 68,973,846.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,973,846.42/9,469.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.76

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