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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.50, 13,035.06 and 5,253.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.50, 13,035.06 and 5,253.75 is: 7,250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.50 : 13,035.06 = 5,253.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.50/13,035.06 = 5,253.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.50x = 13,035.06 × 5,253.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.50x = 68,482,946.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,482,946.48/9,445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.33

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