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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,495.38, 13,104.21 and 5,246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,495.38, 13,104.21 and 5,246.42 is: 7,240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,495.38 : 13,104.21 = 5,246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,495.38/13,104.21 = 5,246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,495.38x = 13,104.21 × 5,246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,495.38x = 68,750,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,750,189.43/9,495.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,240.38

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