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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.58, 13,044.66 and 5,204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.58, 13,044.66 and 5,204.07 is: 7,181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.58 : 13,044.66 = 5,204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.58/13,044.66 = 5,204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.58x = 13,044.66 × 5,204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.58x = 67,885,323.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,885,323.77/9,452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,181.67

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