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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.77, 13,001.81 and 5,229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.77, 13,001.81 and 5,229.75 is: 7,216.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.77 : 13,001.81 = 5,229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.77/13,001.81 = 5,229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.77x = 13,001.81 × 5,229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.77x = 67,996,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,996,189.70/9,421.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,216.92

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