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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.73, 13,026.99 and 5,190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.73, 13,026.99 and 5,190.97 is: 7,163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.73 : 13,026.99 = 5,190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.73/13,026.99 = 5,190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.73x = 13,026.99 × 5,190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.73x = 67,622,714.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,622,714.28/9,439.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,163.63

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