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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.24, 13,032.96 and 5,195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.24, 13,032.96 and 5,195.16 is: 7,169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.24 : 13,032.96 = 5,195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.24/13,032.96 = 5,195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.24x = 13,032.96 × 5,195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.24x = 67,708,312.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,708,312.47/9,444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,169.27

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