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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.92, 13,033.20 and 5,252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.92, 13,033.20 and 5,252.08 is: 7,248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.92 : 13,033.20 = 5,252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.92/13,033.20 = 5,252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.92x = 13,033.20 × 5,252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.92x = 68,451,409.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,451,409.06/9,443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.20

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