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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.04, 13,032.12 and 5,251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.04, 13,032.12 and 5,251.56 is: 7,247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.04 : 13,032.12 = 5,251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.04/13,032.12 = 5,251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.04x = 13,032.12 × 5,251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.04x = 68,438,960.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,438,960.11/9,443.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,247.56

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