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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.56, 13,030.27 and 5,249.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.56, 13,030.27 and 5,249.81 is: 7,245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.56 : 13,030.27 = 5,249.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.56/13,030.27 = 5,249.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.56x = 13,030.27 × 5,249.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.56x = 68,406,461.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,406,461.20/9,441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,245.25

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