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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.76, 13,036.52 and 5,255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.76, 13,036.52 and 5,255.84 is: 7,253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.76 : 13,036.52 = 5,255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.76/13,036.52 = 5,255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.76x = 13,036.52 × 5,255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.76x = 68,517,863.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,517,863.28/9,446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,253.05

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