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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.80, 13,032.66 and 5,252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.80, 13,032.66 and 5,252.68 is: 7,248.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.80 : 13,032.66 = 5,252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.80/13,032.66 = 5,252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.80x = 13,032.66 × 5,252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.80x = 68,456,392.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,456,392.53/9,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.82

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