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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445, 13,033.22 and 5,253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445, 13,033.22 and 5,253.16 is: 7,248.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445 : 13,033.22 = 5,253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445/13,033.22 = 5,253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445x = 13,033.22 × 5,253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445x = 68,465,589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,465,589.98/9,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.87

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