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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,422.08, 13,001.82 and 5,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,422.08, 13,001.82 and 5,230 is: 7,217.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422.08 : 13,001.82 = 5,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422.08/13,001.82 = 5,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422.08x = 13,001.82 × 5,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422.08x = 67,999,518.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,999,518.60/9,422.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,217.04

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