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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.84, 13,031.13 and 5,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.84, 13,031.13 and 5,251 is: 7,246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.84 : 13,031.13 = 5,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.84/13,031.13 = 5,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.84x = 13,031.13 × 5,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.84x = 68,426,463.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,426,463.63/9,442.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,246.39

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