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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.03, 13,001.18 and 5,172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.03, 13,001.18 and 5,172.49 is: 7,138.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.03 : 13,001.18 = 5,172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.03/13,001.18 = 5,172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.03x = 13,001.18 × 5,172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.03x = 67,248,473.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,248,473.54/9,421.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,138.12

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