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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,495.85, 13,104.05 and 5,246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,495.85, 13,104.05 and 5,246.69 is: 7,240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,495.85 : 13,104.05 = 5,246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,495.85/13,104.05 = 5,246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,495.85x = 13,104.05 × 5,246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,495.85x = 68,752,870.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,752,870.05/9,495.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,240.31

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