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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.57, 13,036.33 and 5,254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.57, 13,036.33 and 5,254.82 is: 7,251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.57 : 13,036.33 = 5,254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.57/13,036.33 = 5,254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.57x = 13,036.33 × 5,254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.57x = 68,503,502.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,503,502.43/9,446.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.68

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