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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.82, 13,035.51 and 5,196.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.82, 13,035.51 and 5,196.66 is: 7,171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.82 : 13,035.51 = 5,196.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.82/13,035.51 = 5,196.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.82x = 13,035.51 × 5,196.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.82x = 67,741,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,741,113.40/9,445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,171.54

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