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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.26, 13,004.55 and 5,444.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.26, 13,004.55 and 5,444.90 is: 7,514.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.26 : 13,004.55 = 5,444.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.26/13,004.55 = 5,444.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.26x = 13,004.55 × 5,444.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.26x = 70,808,474.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,808,474.30/9,423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.22

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