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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.44, 13,030.92 and 5,250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.44, 13,030.92 and 5,250.96 is: 7,246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.44 : 13,030.92 = 5,250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.44/13,030.92 = 5,250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.44x = 13,030.92 × 5,250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.44x = 68,424,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,424,839.68/9,442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,246.52

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