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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,440.93, 13,027.41 and 5,463.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,440.93, 13,027.41 and 5,463.29 is: 7,538.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,440.93 : 13,027.41 = 5,463.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,440.93/13,027.41 = 5,463.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,440.93x = 13,027.41 × 5,463.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,440.93x = 71,172,453.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,172,453.64/9,440.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,538.72

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