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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,440.62, 13,028.10 and 5,191.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,440.62, 13,028.10 and 5,191.95 is: 7,164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,440.62 : 13,028.10 = 5,191.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,440.62/13,028.10 = 5,191.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,440.62x = 13,028.10 × 5,191.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,440.62x = 67,641,243.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,641,243.80/9,440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,164.92

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