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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.90, 13,032.06 and 5,251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.90, 13,032.06 and 5,251.88 is: 7,247.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.90 : 13,032.06 = 5,251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.90/13,032.06 = 5,251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.90x = 13,032.06 × 5,251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.90x = 68,442,750.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,442,750.11/9,443.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,247.30

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