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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.46, 13,034.75 and 5,253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.46, 13,034.75 and 5,253.71 is: 7,250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.46 : 13,034.75 = 5,253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.46/13,034.75 = 5,253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.46x = 13,034.75 × 5,253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.46x = 68,480,770.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,480,770.15/9,445.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.13

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