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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,448.63, 13,039.11 and 5,256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,448.63, 13,039.11 and 5,256.88 is: 7,254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,448.63 : 13,039.11 = 5,256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,448.63/13,039.11 = 5,256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,448.63x = 13,039.11 × 5,256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,448.63x = 68,544,971.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,544,971.38/9,448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.49

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