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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,440.03, 13,027.40 and 5,248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,440.03, 13,027.40 and 5,248.28 is: 7,242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,440.03 : 13,027.40 = 5,248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,440.03/13,027.40 = 5,248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,440.03x = 13,027.40 × 5,248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,440.03x = 68,371,442.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,371,442.87/9,440.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,242.71

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