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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.79, 13,101.35 and 5,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.79, 13,101.35 and 5,244.84 is: 7,237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.79 : 13,101.35 = 5,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.79/13,101.35 = 5,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.79x = 13,101.35 × 5,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.79x = 68,714,458.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,714,458.31/9,493.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,237.84

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