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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.87, 13,030.22 and 5,462.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.87, 13,030.22 and 5,462.21 is: 7,538.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.87 : 13,030.22 = 5,462.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.87/13,030.22 = 5,462.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.87x = 13,030.22 × 5,462.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.87x = 71,173,797.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,173,797.99/9,441.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,538.10

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