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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.85, 13,033.09 and 5,466.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.85, 13,033.09 and 5,466.21 is: 7,542.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.85 : 13,033.09 = 5,466.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.85/13,033.09 = 5,466.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.85x = 13,033.09 × 5,466.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.85x = 71,241,613.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,241,613.72/9,444.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,542.90

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