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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.48, 13,024.50 and 5,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.48, 13,024.50 and 5,246 is: 7,239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.48 : 13,024.50 = 5,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.48/13,024.50 = 5,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.48x = 13,024.50 × 5,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.48x = 68,326,527
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,326,527/9,437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,239.91

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