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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.99, 13,036.86 and 5,255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.99, 13,036.86 and 5,255.24 is: 7,252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.99 : 13,036.86 = 5,255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.99/13,036.86 = 5,255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.99x = 13,036.86 × 5,255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.99x = 68,511,828.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,511,828.15/9,446.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,252.24

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