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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.60, 13,033.01 and 5,195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.60, 13,033.01 and 5,195.50 is: 7,170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.60 : 13,033.01 = 5,195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.60/13,033.01 = 5,195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.60x = 13,033.01 × 5,195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.60x = 67,713,003.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,713,003.46/9,443.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,170.25

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