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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.12, 13,029.84 and 5,251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.12, 13,029.84 and 5,251.56 is: 7,245.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.12 : 13,029.84 = 5,251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.12/13,029.84 = 5,251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.12x = 13,029.84 × 5,251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.12x = 68,426,986.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,426,986.55/9,444.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,245.46

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