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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.37, 13,041.96 and 5,202.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.37, 13,041.96 and 5,202.35 is: 7,178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.37 : 13,041.96 = 5,202.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.37/13,041.96 = 5,202.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.37x = 13,041.96 × 5,202.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.37x = 67,848,775.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,848,775.40/9,451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,178.73

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