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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.02, 13,034.32 and 5,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.02, 13,034.32 and 5,253.28 is: 7,249.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.02 : 13,034.32 = 5,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.02/13,034.32 = 5,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.02x = 13,034.32 × 5,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.02x = 68,472,932.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,472,932.57/9,445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,249.63

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