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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.19, 13,028.88 and 5,249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.19, 13,028.88 and 5,249.44 is: 7,244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.19 : 13,028.88 = 5,249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.19/13,028.88 = 5,249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.19x = 13,028.88 × 5,249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.19x = 68,394,323.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,394,323.83/9,441.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,244.25

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