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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.22, 13,003.60 and 5,444.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.22, 13,003.60 and 5,444.66 is: 7,514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.22 : 13,003.60 = 5,444.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.22/13,003.60 = 5,444.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.22x = 13,003.60 × 5,444.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.22x = 70,800,180.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,800,180.78/9,421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.97

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