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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.42, 13,020.78 and 5,244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.42, 13,020.78 and 5,244.67 is: 7,236.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.42 : 13,020.78 = 5,244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.42/13,020.78 = 5,244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.42x = 13,020.78 × 5,244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.42x = 68,289,694.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,289,694.24/9,436.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.82

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