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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.52, 13,032.93 and 5,252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.52, 13,032.93 and 5,252.50 is: 7,248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.52 : 13,032.93 = 5,252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.52/13,032.93 = 5,252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.52x = 13,032.93 × 5,252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.52x = 68,455,464.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,455,464.83/9,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.17

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