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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.52, 13,035.82 and 5,254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.52, 13,035.82 and 5,254.68 is: 7,251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.52 : 13,035.82 = 5,254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.52/13,035.82 = 5,254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.52x = 13,035.82 × 5,254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.52x = 68,499,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,499,062.64/9,446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.25

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