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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.24, 13,012.38 and 6,252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.24, 13,012.38 and 6,252.12 is: 8,614.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.24 : 13,012.38 = 6,252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.24/13,012.38 = 6,252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.24x = 13,012.38 × 6,252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.24x = 81,354,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,354,961.25/9,444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.24

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