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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.66, 13,033.65 and 5,253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.66, 13,033.65 and 5,253.06 is: 7,249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.66 : 13,033.65 = 5,253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.66/13,033.65 = 5,253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.66x = 13,033.65 × 5,253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.66x = 68,466,545.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,466,545.47/9,444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,249.23

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