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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,450.38, 13,042.33 and 5,202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,450.38, 13,042.33 and 5,202.28 is: 7,179.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,450.38 : 13,042.33 = 5,202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,450.38/13,042.33 = 5,202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,450.38x = 13,042.33 × 5,202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,450.38x = 67,849,852.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,849,852.51/9,450.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.59

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