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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.59, 13,032.62 and 5,251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.59, 13,032.62 and 5,251.75 is: 7,247.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.59 : 13,032.62 = 5,251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.59/13,032.62 = 5,251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.59x = 13,032.62 × 5,251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.59x = 68,444,035.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,444,035.83/9,443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,247.67

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