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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.34, 13,035.78 and 5,254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.34, 13,035.78 and 5,254.50 is: 7,251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.34 : 13,035.78 = 5,254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.34/13,035.78 = 5,254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.34x = 13,035.78 × 5,254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.34x = 68,496,506.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,496,506.01/9,446.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.12

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