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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.96, 13,034.08 and 5,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.96, 13,034.08 and 5,253.28 is: 7,249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.96 : 13,034.08 = 5,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.96/13,034.08 = 5,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.96x = 13,034.08 × 5,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.96x = 68,471,671.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,471,671.78/9,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,249.55

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