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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.41, 13,112.73 and 5,253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.41, 13,112.73 and 5,253.36 is: 7,249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.41 : 13,112.73 = 5,253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.41/13,112.73 = 5,253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.41x = 13,112.73 × 5,253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.41x = 68,885,891.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,885,891.27/9,502.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,249.31

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