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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.27, 13,126.68 and 5,263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.27, 13,126.68 and 5,263.22 is: 7,263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.27 : 13,126.68 = 5,263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.27/13,126.68 = 5,263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.27x = 13,126.68 × 5,263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.27x = 69,088,604.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,088,604.71/9,512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.10

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