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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.44, 13,029.06 and 5,463.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.44, 13,029.06 and 5,463.72 is: 7,539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.44 : 13,029.06 = 5,463.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.44/13,029.06 = 5,463.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.44x = 13,029.06 × 5,463.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.44x = 71,187,135.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,187,135.70/9,442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,539.06

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