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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,422.76, 13,001.89 and 5,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,422.76, 13,001.89 and 5,444.40 is: 7,512.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422.76 : 13,001.89 = 5,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422.76/13,001.89 = 5,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422.76x = 13,001.89 × 5,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422.76x = 70,787,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,787,397.68/9,422.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,512.39

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