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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.25, 13,031.69 and 5,251.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.25, 13,031.69 and 5,251.41 is: 7,246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.25 : 13,031.69 = 5,251.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.25/13,031.69 = 5,251.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.25x = 13,031.69 × 5,251.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.25x = 68,434,720.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,434,720.93/9,443.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,246.95

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