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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.66, 13,030.65 and 5,251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.66, 13,030.65 and 5,251.30 is: 7,246.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.66 : 13,030.65 = 5,251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.66/13,030.65 = 5,251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.66x = 13,030.65 × 5,251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.66x = 68,427,852.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,427,852.35/9,442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,246.67

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