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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.48, 13,003.47 and 5,444.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.48, 13,003.47 and 5,444.28 is: 7,512.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.48 : 13,003.47 = 5,444.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.48/13,003.47 = 5,444.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.48x = 13,003.47 × 5,444.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.48x = 70,794,531.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,794,531.65/9,423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,512.57

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