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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.20, 13,030.56 and 5,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.20, 13,030.56 and 5,251.20 is: 7,246.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.20 : 13,030.56 = 5,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.20/13,030.56 = 5,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.20x = 13,030.56 × 5,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.20x = 68,426,076.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,426,076.67/9,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,246.07

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