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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.68, 13,419.24 and 5,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.68, 13,419.24 and 5,250 is: 7,876.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.68 : 13,419.24 = 5,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.68/13,419.24 = 5,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.68x = 13,419.24 × 5,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.68x = 70,451,010
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,451,010/8,944.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,876.30

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