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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.46, 13,036.08 and 5,254.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.46, 13,036.08 and 5,254.71 is: 7,251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.46 : 13,036.08 = 5,254.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.46/13,036.08 = 5,254.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.46x = 13,036.08 × 5,254.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.46x = 68,500,819.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,500,819.94/9,446.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.48

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