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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.75, 13,002.42 and 5,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.75, 13,002.42 and 5,230 is: 7,217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.75 : 13,002.42 = 5,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.75/13,002.42 = 5,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.75x = 13,002.42 × 5,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.75x = 68,002,656.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,002,656.60/9,421.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,217.62

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