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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.84, 13,036.65 and 5,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.84, 13,036.65 and 5,255 is: 7,251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.84 : 13,036.65 = 5,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.84/13,036.65 = 5,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.84x = 13,036.65 × 5,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.84x = 68,507,595.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,507,595.75/9,446.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.91

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