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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504.09, 13,115.41 and 5,255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504.09, 13,115.41 and 5,255.04 is: 7,251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504.09 : 13,115.41 = 5,255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504.09/13,115.41 = 5,255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504.09x = 13,115.41 × 5,255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504.09x = 68,921,925.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,921,925.45/9,504.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.82

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