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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,440.62, 13,027.84 and 5,191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,440.62, 13,027.84 and 5,191.76 is: 7,164.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,440.62 : 13,027.84 = 5,191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,440.62/13,027.84 = 5,191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,440.62x = 13,027.84 × 5,191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,440.62x = 67,637,438.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,637,438.19/9,440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,164.51

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