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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.28, 13,126.50 and 5,263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.28, 13,126.50 and 5,263.32 is: 7,263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.28 : 13,126.50 = 5,263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.28/13,126.50 = 5,263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.28x = 13,126.50 × 5,263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.28x = 69,088,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,088,969.98/9,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.13

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