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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,013.23, 12,439.81 and 5,236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,013.23, 12,439.81 and 5,236.10 is: 7,226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,013.23 : 12,439.81 = 5,236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,013.23/12,439.81 = 5,236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,013.23x = 12,439.81 × 5,236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,013.23x = 65,136,089.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,136,089.14/9,013.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.72

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