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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.71, 13,029.49 and 5,193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.71, 13,029.49 and 5,193.94 is: 7,166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.71 : 13,029.49 = 5,193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.71/13,029.49 = 5,193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.71x = 13,029.49 × 5,193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.71x = 67,674,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,674,389.29/9,442.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,166.84

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