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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.40, 12,437.33 and 7,444.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.40, 12,437.33 and 7,444.91 is: 10,252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.40 : 12,437.33 = 7,444.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.40/12,437.33 = 7,444.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.40x = 12,437.33 × 7,444.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.40x = 92,594,802.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,594,802.49/9,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,252.54

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