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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.61, 13,022.21 and 5,244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.61, 13,022.21 and 5,244.77 is: 7,237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.61 : 13,022.21 = 5,244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.61/13,022.21 = 5,244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.61x = 13,022.21 × 5,244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.61x = 68,298,470.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,298,470.12/9,436.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,237.61

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