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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.92, 13,021.44 and 5,244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.92, 13,021.44 and 5,244.08 is: 7,236.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.92 : 13,021.44 = 5,244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.92/13,021.44 = 5,244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.92x = 13,021.44 × 5,244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.92x = 68,285,473.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,285,473.08/9,435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.76

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