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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.04, 13,031.52 and 5,251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.04, 13,031.52 and 5,251.44 is: 7,247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.04 : 13,031.52 = 5,251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.04/13,031.52 = 5,251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.04x = 13,031.52 × 5,251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.04x = 68,434,245.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,434,245.39/9,443.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,247.06

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