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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.87, 13,002.27 and 5,442.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.87, 13,002.27 and 5,442.89 is: 7,511.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.87 : 13,002.27 = 5,442.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.87/13,002.27 = 5,442.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.87x = 13,002.27 × 5,442.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.87x = 70,769,925.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,769,925.36/9,421.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,511.24

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