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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.92, 13,002.84 and 5,444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.92, 13,002.84 and 5,444.04 is: 7,513.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.92 : 13,002.84 = 5,444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.92/13,002.84 = 5,444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.92x = 13,002.84 × 5,444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.92x = 70,787,981.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,787,981.07/9,421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.12

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