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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.36, 13,030.32 and 5,250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.36, 13,030.32 and 5,250.28 is: 7,245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.36 : 13,030.32 = 5,250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.36/13,030.32 = 5,250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.36x = 13,030.32 × 5,250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.36x = 68,412,828.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,412,828.49/9,442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,245.31

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