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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.17, 13,113.85 and 5,253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.17, 13,113.85 and 5,253.98 is: 7,250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.17 : 13,113.85 = 5,253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.17/13,113.85 = 5,253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.17x = 13,113.85 × 5,253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.17x = 68,899,925.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,899,925.25/9,503.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.20

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