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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.17, 13,032.68 and 5,195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.17, 13,032.68 and 5,195.23 is: 7,169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.17 : 13,032.68 = 5,195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.17/13,032.68 = 5,195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.17x = 13,032.68 × 5,195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.17x = 67,707,770.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,707,770.12/9,444.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,169.27

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