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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.28, 13,033.38 and 5,466.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.28, 13,033.38 and 5,466.64 is: 7,544.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.28 : 13,033.38 = 5,466.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.28/13,033.38 = 5,466.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.28x = 13,033.38 × 5,466.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.28x = 71,248,796.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,248,796.44/9,444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.12

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