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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.90, 13,034.82 and 5,253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.90, 13,034.82 and 5,253.88 is: 7,250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.90 : 13,034.82 = 5,253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.90/13,034.82 = 5,253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.90x = 13,034.82 × 5,253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.90x = 68,483,380.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,483,380.10/9,445.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.06

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