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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.96, 13,114.54 and 5,253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.96, 13,114.54 and 5,253.94 is: 7,250.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.96 : 13,114.54 = 5,253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.96/13,114.54 = 5,253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.96x = 13,114.54 × 5,253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.96x = 68,903,045.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,903,045.64/9,502.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.69

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