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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.86, 13,001.21 and 5,444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.86, 13,001.21 and 5,444.26 is: 7,512.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.86 : 13,001.21 = 5,444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.86/13,001.21 = 5,444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.86x = 13,001.21 × 5,444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.86x = 70,781,928.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,781,928.25/9,421.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,512.52

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