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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,420.93, 13,001.63 and 5,229.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,420.93, 13,001.63 and 5,229.81 is: 7,217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,420.93 : 13,001.63 = 5,229.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,420.93/13,001.63 = 5,229.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,420.93x = 13,001.63 × 5,229.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,420.93x = 67,996,028.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,996,028.44/9,420.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,217.55

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