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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.83, 13,003.72 and 5,445.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.83, 13,003.72 and 5,445.25 is: 7,515.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.83 : 13,003.72 = 5,445.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.83/13,003.72 = 5,445.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.83x = 13,003.72 × 5,445.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.83x = 70,808,462.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,808,462.82/9,421.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,515.36

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