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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.08, 13,034.34 and 5,253.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.08, 13,034.34 and 5,253.42 is: 7,249.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.08 : 13,034.34 = 5,253.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.08/13,034.34 = 5,253.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.08x = 13,034.34 × 5,253.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.08x = 68,474,862.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,474,862.44/9,445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,249.79

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