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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.04, 13,034.22 and 5,253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.04, 13,034.22 and 5,253.56 is: 7,249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.04 : 13,034.22 = 5,253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.04/13,034.22 = 5,253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.04x = 13,034.22 × 5,253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.04x = 68,476,056.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,476,056.82/9,445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,249.95

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