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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.36, 13,033.08 and 5,252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.36, 13,033.08 and 5,252.28 is: 7,248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.36 : 13,033.08 = 5,252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.36/13,033.08 = 5,252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.36x = 13,033.08 × 5,252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.36x = 68,453,385.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,453,385.42/9,444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.07

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