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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.74, 13,092.27 and 5,295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.74, 13,092.27 and 5,295.26 is: 7,307.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.74 : 13,092.27 = 5,295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.74/13,092.27 = 5,295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.74x = 13,092.27 × 5,295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.74x = 69,326,973.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,326,973.64/9,486.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,307.78

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