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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.30, 13,033.96 and 5,196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.30, 13,033.96 and 5,196.20 is: 7,171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.30 : 13,033.96 = 5,196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.30/13,033.96 = 5,196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.30x = 13,033.96 × 5,196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.30x = 67,727,087.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,727,087.34/9,444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,171.22

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