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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.76, 13,032.94 and 5,253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.76, 13,032.94 and 5,253.24 is: 7,249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.76 : 13,032.94 = 5,253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.76/13,032.94 = 5,253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.76x = 13,032.94 × 5,253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.76x = 68,465,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,465,161.73/9,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,249.01

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