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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.99, 13,035.48 and 5,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.99, 13,035.48 and 5,254.24 is: 7,250.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.99 : 13,035.48 = 5,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.99/13,035.48 = 5,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.99x = 13,035.48 × 5,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.99x = 68,491,578.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,491,578.80/9,445.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.86

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