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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.14, 13,035.90 and 5,254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.14, 13,035.90 and 5,254.66 is: 7,251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.14 : 13,035.90 = 5,254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.14/13,035.90 = 5,254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.14x = 13,035.90 × 5,254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.14x = 68,499,222.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,499,222.29/9,446.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.56

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