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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.81, 13,029.73 and 5,250.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.81, 13,029.73 and 5,250.06 is: 7,245.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.81 : 13,029.73 = 5,250.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.81/13,029.73 = 5,250.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.81x = 13,029.73 × 5,250.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.81x = 68,406,870.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,406,870.61/9,441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,245.10

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