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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.92, 13,031.10 and 5,251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.92, 13,031.10 and 5,251.08 is: 7,246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.92 : 13,031.10 = 5,251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.92/13,031.10 = 5,251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.92x = 13,031.10 × 5,251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.92x = 68,427,348.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,427,348.59/9,442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,246.42

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