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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.48, 13,026.81 and 5,190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.48, 13,026.81 and 5,190.72 is: 7,163.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.48 : 13,026.81 = 5,190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.48/13,026.81 = 5,190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.48x = 13,026.81 × 5,190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.48x = 67,618,523.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,618,523.20/9,439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,163.37

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