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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.25, 13,034.45 and 5,253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.25, 13,034.45 and 5,253.41 is: 7,249.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.25 : 13,034.45 = 5,253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.25/13,034.45 = 5,253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.25x = 13,034.45 × 5,253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.25x = 68,475,309.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,475,309.97/9,445.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,249.71

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