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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.59, 13,034 and 5,252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.59, 13,034 and 5,252.75 is: 7,249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.59 : 13,034 = 5,252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.59/13,034 = 5,252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.59x = 13,034 × 5,252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.59x = 68,464,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,464,343.50/9,444.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,249.05

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