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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.62, 13,022.46 and 5,244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.62, 13,022.46 and 5,244.78 is: 7,237.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.62 : 13,022.46 = 5,244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.62/13,022.46 = 5,244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.62x = 13,022.46 × 5,244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.62x = 68,299,937.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,299,937.76/9,436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,237.75

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