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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.64, 13,032.24 and 5,252.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.64, 13,032.24 and 5,252.70 is: 7,248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.64 : 13,032.24 = 5,252.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.64/13,032.24 = 5,252.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.64x = 13,032.24 × 5,252.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.64x = 68,454,447.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,454,447.05/9,443.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.74

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