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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.13, 13,032.34 and 5,464.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.13, 13,032.34 and 5,464.96 is: 7,541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.13 : 13,032.34 = 5,464.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.13/13,032.34 = 5,464.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.13x = 13,032.34 × 5,464.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.13x = 71,221,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,221,216.81/9,444.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,541.32

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