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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.46, 13,023.68 and 5,245.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.46, 13,023.68 and 5,245.71 is: 7,239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.46 : 13,023.68 = 5,245.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.46/13,023.68 = 5,245.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.46x = 13,023.68 × 5,245.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.46x = 68,318,422.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,318,422.18/9,437.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,239.07

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