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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.94, 13,035.76 and 5,254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.94, 13,035.76 and 5,254.46 is: 7,251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.94 : 13,035.76 = 5,254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.94/13,035.76 = 5,254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.94x = 13,035.76 × 5,254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.94x = 68,495,879.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,495,879.49/9,445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.36

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