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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.48, 13,021.78 and 5,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.48, 13,021.78 and 5,244 is: 7,237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.48 : 13,021.78 = 5,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.48/13,021.78 = 5,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.48x = 13,021.78 × 5,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.48x = 68,286,214.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,286,214.32/9,435.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,237.17

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