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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.58, 13,001.13 and 5,229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.58, 13,001.13 and 5,229.50 is: 7,216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.58 : 13,001.13 = 5,229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.58/13,001.13 = 5,229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.58x = 13,001.13 × 5,229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.58x = 67,989,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,989,409.34/9,421.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,216.35

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