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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,440.92, 13,029.06 and 5,249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,440.92, 13,029.06 and 5,249.08 is: 7,244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,440.92 : 13,029.06 = 5,249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,440.92/13,029.06 = 5,249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,440.92x = 13,029.06 × 5,249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,440.92x = 68,390,578.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,390,578.26/9,440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,244.06

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