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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.81, 13,036.68 and 5,255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.81, 13,036.68 and 5,255.06 is: 7,252.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.81 : 13,036.68 = 5,255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.81/13,036.68 = 5,255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.81x = 13,036.68 × 5,255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.81x = 68,508,568.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,508,568.19/9,446.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,252.03

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